FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) said that they have identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that left an elderly woman hospitalized on Sept. 7.
The woman was walking her dog on South 21st Street when the incident took place. According to a close friend of the victim, the crash left her with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken arm, a broken leg, and broken ankles, among other injuries. The woman was still hospitalized on Sept. 12 in an out-of-area hospital facing a long road to recovery.
After weeks of investigation, officials said they have not only identified the involved vehicle but also interviewed the registered owners.
Although FSPD did not release any further details, they said the investigation is still active. They still ask anyone with information about the crash to contact them at 479-709-5000.
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