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Waco man sentenced to five years in prison for 2017 hit-and-run death

Omar Dominguez Martinez, 42, was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday for a July 2017 hit-and-run that killed Jana McElyea, 36. He pleaded guilty to accident involving death and failure to stop and render aid. He was not arrested until October 2024.

Where
Waco, McLennan County
When
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: McLennan

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Omar Dominguez Martinezdefendant, sentenced to five years in prison
  • Jana McElyeavictim, struck and killed in 2017
  • Gerald VillarrialDominguez's attorney

The facts

  • Omar Dominguez Martinez was sentenced to five years in prison for a July 2017 hit-and-run.2
  • The hit-and-run killed Jana McElyea, 36, of West, as she tried to cross New Dallas Highway.2
  • Dominguez pleaded guilty to accident involving death and failure to stop and render aid causing death.2
  • Dominguez was not arrested until October 8, 2024, nearly seven years after the incident.2
  • Bellmead police said detectives received critical information in early 2024 that led to the case's resolution.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Gerald Villarrial, Dominguez's attorney Dominguez was coming from work, had not been drinking, and thought he hit a dog.2
  • Gerald Villarrial When Dominguez realized he was tied to the accident, he wanted to take responsibility.2
  • Gerald Villarrial Dominguez has always expressed remorse that the lady lost her life.2

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  • Fairborn man gets year in prison, accused of attacking woman, counterfeiting

    Dayton Daily News

  • Waco man gets five years in prison in hit-and-run death of woman

    KWTX

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Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Fairborn man gets year in prison, accused of attacking woman, counterfeiting Dayton Daily News Not rated, October 27, 2026
  2. Waco man gets five years in prison in hit-and-run death of woman KWTX Not rated, October 28, 2026

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