Grand Junction, CO – Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department have made an arrest in the vehicle-pedestrian hit and run crash which occurred on October 24, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m. The pedestrian sustained serious bodily injuries as a result of this crash.
Juan Basilio Soto, 53, was arrested and transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility where he was booked on the following charges:
Vehicular Assault While Driving in a Reckless Manner
Leaving Scene/Accident Involving Serious Bodily Injury
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Failed to Notify Police of Accident
Left Turn Improper Position
Drove Vehicle Without Valid Driver’s License
Reckless Driving
Driving of Vehicle Where Glass Equipment is Obstructed
License Plates – Unlawful Display
Failed to Exercise Due Care for Pedestrians
The investigation remains ongoing, and there is no additional information available at this time.
The Grand Junction Police Department appreciates the community’s assistance in this case and encourages residents to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously may contact Mesa County Crime Stoppers.
Read the initial media release here.