WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - West Monroe Police have arrested a woman in connection to a deadly hit-and-run .

Officers arrested Lea Gilley, 47, Wednesday and charged her with Felony Hit and Run causing Death, according to a department Facebook post.

According to police, Jason Ellis, 41, was hit by Gilley’s sedan on Cypress Street near Jackson Street, around 11:30 Tuesday night. Ellis was hit by a second vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle did remain on scene, cooperated with investigators and was released shortly after, according to officers.

Ellis was produced dead on scene.

Gilley’s bond was set at $30,000.

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