Days after an accident in North Hollywood that killed 27-year-old Leyda Medina, the hit-and-run suspect was arrested, the LAPD said

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident in North Hollywood that killed a 27-year-old pedestrian, authorities said Wednesday.

Oleg Bocharov, 50, of Van Nuys, was arrested Tuesday night and booked on suspicion of hit-and-run causing death, Los Angeles police said. He was being held on $30,000 bail, according to online jail records.

Leyda Medina was struck by a car around 7 p.m. Friday as she crossed the street at the corner of Victory Boulevard and Beck Avenue, police and family members said. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.

Her husband said she was jogging at the time of the accident.

“We've experienced a lot of things on the road, but you never thought you'd be affected,” Kevin Medina said. “It definitely caught me off guard and I'm trying to pick up whatever I can to keep going.”

Leyda and Kevin Medina were both preparing for a 5K race after she started running for health reasons.

Investigators said Leyda was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when the driver of a Toyota Corolla struck her.

She lost her shoes due to the impact. The suspect left the vehicle a few blocks away. The hood and windshield showed clear signs of the violent impact.

“Unfortunately, I saw the damage and knew immediately that she would not come back,” said Kevin.

A temporary memorial made of candles was erected at the crash site.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Medina's family.

Her husband said they planned to celebrate their first anniversary with a big party.

Anyone with information about the accident or the suspect is asked to call the LAPD at (818) 644-8028 or 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be made to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or at www.lacrimestoppers.org.