LAKE CITY, Fla. — A victim is recovering from severe injuries after another woman ran her over Saturday morning in Lake City and drove off, according to the Lake City Police Department.
The incident occurred around 8:57 a.m. at the corner of South Marion Avenue and SW Crescent Street. Charnavia Criswell, 31, was charged with attempted homicide.
The LCPD said a witness observed the victim arguing with the driver of a Buick passenger car. The victim attempted to walk away from the vehicle when Criswell of the vehicle accelerated and struck the victim, throwing the victim into the windshield of the Buick, police said.
Criswell did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the area, police said.
Officers discovered the victim, who was suffering from severe injuries to her head and body.
Criswell was taken to the Columbia County Detention Center without further incident.