Breaking Bond: 31-year-old woman free on bond from 2 counties now charged in fatal hit and run

BAYTOWN, Texas - In September 2023, Priscilla Marie Vasquez was convicted of felony fraud for stealing identities, adding to a string of legal troubles for the Texas resident.

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The backstory:

In April of last year, Vasquez was charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in Chambers County. She posted a $50,000 bond following the charge. 

"Two days later she's charged in Harris County with misdemeanor theft and given a PR bond," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers.

In November of last year, Vasquez faced another charge—felony lottery theft. Investigators allege she stole lottery tickets and attempted to claim $320 in prize money. Her bond for this felony was set at $2,500.

A couple of months later, investigators say Vasquez struck 34-year-old Caitlin Von McCall with her pickup truck as Von McCall was walking in the 4300 block of West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road in Baytown. The incident resulted in Von McCall's death.

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What they're saying:

"You ended this person's life; you hit this person and left them on the road and kept going," Kahan said. "You knew what you did because you tried to get rid of the vehicle."

The case has raised questions about the coordination between Chambers County and Harris County, as Chambers County had the option to revoke Vasquez's bond following the new felony charge in Harris County. It remains unclear whether the two counties communicated regarding Vasquez's legal status.

"The bottom line is because nobody did anything, whether they were aware or not aware, somebody paid the price and lost their life," Kahan added.

What's next:

Vasquez is currently incarcerated, with her bond set at $140,000.