Hit-and-Run Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested

0:00A 72-year-old man from Northport lost his life in a hit-and-run back on February 26th while walking along a local highway. Officers found Willie Clay Fleming's body at the scene and investigators quickly piece together that a vehicle struck him before speeding off. They tracked down the suspect's car using surveillance video and physical evidence from the road. A forensic check on that vehicle, plus some electronic data, pointed straight to Wendy Michelle Lynn, a 58-year-old driver. She got arrested on April 3rd, hit with charges for leaving the scene of a fatal crash, plus possession of a controlled substance, and later posted, $3,500 bond to get out. This case reminds us how vital it is for drivers to stop and help in moments like these. That wraps Birmingham News Today, brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with the story.