A man accused of killing an elderly couple in a traffic collision more than 16 years ago pleaded no contest today to a single count of felony hit-and-run and two misdemeanor counts of vehicular manslaughter.

According to the district attorney’s office, Cristian Lopez Herrera drove away after striking Frederick and Ezna Crescitelli and Joan Pollack on March 22, 1992, as the three were crossing the street. The Crescitellis died as a result of the accident and Pollack suffered serious injuries.

A week after the collision, prosecutors said, Herrera fled to Mexico, where he remained for several years. He is thought to have returned to the San Pedro area as early as 2003.