Arrest made in 2024 deadly pedestrian crash
An arrest has been made in a late 2024 pedestrian crash that left a woman deceased.
James Lane
The incident occurred on December 10, 2024 in the 3600 block of Victory Drive. 43-year-old Heather Spillers was found with severe injuries.
Spillers succumbed to her injuries a day later.
Following an investigation by the police department’s Motor Squad, James Lane was identified as the driver involved. On January 14, 2025, Lane was arrested and charged with Homicide by Vehicle 2nd Degree (Misdemeanor), Drivers to Exercise Due Care in Relation to Pedestrians (Misdemeanor), and Obstruction (Misdemeanor).
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