FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2024
Vehicle Struck Pedestrian Resulting in Serious Injury
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Earlier today, at approximately 10:22 AM, the Lynchburg Police Department and the Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a vehicle verse pedestrian accident at the intersection of Lakeside Drive and Wyndale Drive. On arrival, the pedestrian was found to have serious injuries from the accident. The pedestrian was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital in critical, but stable, condition.
The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The driver, 46 year old Lucretia Leata Smith, was charged with reckless driving. Anyone who may have witnessed this accident is asked to contact Officer Bauserman at 434-455-6047, or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.
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