Deputies Find DUI Hit-and-Run Driver Hiding in Woods

Deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash after receiving reports of a vehicle collision, arriving to find the suspect vehicle abandoned at the scene. The driver was nowhere to be found when officers arrived to begin their investigation.

Witnesses at the scene told deputies the driver had approached a stranger on a bicycle in an attempt to get a ride away from the area. The bicyclist refused the request, and witnesses said the woman then fled on foot into a nearby wooded area.

Deputies searched the woods and located the driver a short time later. Bodycam footage shows the woman alternating between moments of alertness, confusion, and apology as officers questioned her about the crash and her attempt to flee the scene.

Officers conducted a DUI investigation at the location, assessing the woman for signs of impairment consistent with the circumstances of the crash and her behavior during the search. The exact nature of the collision, including whether other vehicles or individuals were involved, was not detailed beyond the initial crash report.

The agency involved in the response has not been publicly named in connection with this incident beyond standard sheriff's deputy response protocols. Additional details regarding the woman's identity, the extent of any damage or injuries from the crash, and specific charges have not been released.

This incident remains under investigation, and formal charges related to the hit-and-run and suspected DUI have not been confirmed as of this report.