65-year-old charged in fatal Durham hit-and-run crash
A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a Durham woman Sunday night.
Around 10 p.m., officers with the Durham Police Department responded to a crash involving a pedestrian near 109 N.C. Highway 54 West in front of the Circle K gas station.
According to officials, 39-year-old Christina Marie Hayes was trying to cross the street when she was struck by an unknown SUV that fled the scene.
Hayes was transported to a local hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries.
William Patrick Carl, 65, of Durham was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony hit-and-run involving serious injury or death.
Police located a damaged 2018 Honda CRV registered to Carl that matched the vehicle description given by witnesses.
Police said speed, alcohol and drugs do not appear to be related to the crash.