Hit-and-run incident leaves Auburn bicyclist critically injured, Alex City woman charged
An Alex City woman is facing charges, while an Auburn bicyclist remains hospitalized after a hit and run.
The investigation that began on Nov. 18, 2023 after Auburn Police responded to the area of North College Street and Farmville Road in reference to an unresponsive female lying on the side of the roadway. Responding officers located the victim suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle on North College Street. The victim was transported to an area hospital for further treatment and remains in stable but critical condition.
Additional evidence collected at the scene along with witness statements led to Thomasina LaShun Smith being identified as the driver of the vehicle that struck the victim and left the scene. The case remains under investigation by Auburn Police. Smith was arrested and transported to the Lee County Jail and is being held on a $10,000 bond.
Police encourage anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who possesses information pertinent to the investigation to reach out to the Auburn Police Department’s tip line at 334-246-1391 or submit a tip using the Auburn Public Safety App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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