Arrest Made in Deadly Northport Hit-and-Run

0:00Police in Northport just made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run from earlier this year. 58-year-old Wendy Lynn faces charges for allegedly striking 71-year-old Willie Fleming with her car on February 25th, Orn, then fleeing the scene. The breakthrough came from surveillance video that helped cops pinpoint her vehicle, leading straight to Lynn. She was nabbed after that, and investigators believe her car was the one that hit Fleming on Highway 43, North near 93rd Street. A passerby spotted what looked like a body on the roadside, and called 911, but Fleming didn't make it. The crash shook the community, highlighting dangers on that stretch of road where pedestrians are vulnerable. When Lynn was taken into custody, officers also found her with a controlled substance. She's out now on a $3,500 bond. The case is still open, with possible upgraded charges on the horizon as more details emerge. Stay tuned for updates on this one. Stay informed with Birmingham News today, AI-powered updates.