A hit-and-run over the weekend in Murfreesboro resulted in the death of 49-year-old Caterina R. Hill. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face and has deeply affected the community.
Early Sunday morning, Hill's body was discovered at approximately 6 a.m. on the side of the road next to the curb in front of 845 N. Thompson Lane. The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) conducted a preliminary inquiry, unveiling that the victim had been walking southbound when a southbound vehicle in the outside lane struck her the driver then fled the scene without a trace, Hill may have laid unperceived for hours before she was found, according to a City of Murfreesboro.
The MPD has tasked its Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) with unraveling the circumstances leading to Hill's demise and seeking justice for the egregious act of leaving the scene, a pressing endeavor as the community grapples with the sudden loss and the reminder of a lingering sense of insecurity on their streets.
As inquiries continue, Murfreesboro authorities remain determined to locate the individual responsible for the hit-and-run, despite the clear challenges that such an incident presents in their work to maintain public safety the case remains active and under thorough investigation, anyone with information is earnestly implored to come forward and contribute to the resolution of this tragic case.
