Marshall County deputies are searching for the driver who struck a woman on a rural road near Byhalia late on March 28, leaving her seriously injured before speeding away, according to investigators.
The crash happened along Hollow Tree Lane at Cayce Road, and the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities say the case is still very much active as they chase down leads and review any available video from the area.
According to Action News 5, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office says the crash occurred around 8 p.m. on March 28 at the intersection of Hollow Tree Lane and Cayce Road, and that a black sedan hit the woman and kept going. Fox13 Memphis reports the woman was seriously injured and rushed to a hospital, and officials have not released her name.
What Investigators Are Looking For
Deputies describe the suspect vehicle as a black sedan that may be missing a side mirror. They say even small clues, like paint transfer, a damaged mirror or dashcam footage, could help them zero in on the driver.
Per the Marshall County Sheriff's Office listing, the department's non-emergency line is (662) 252-1311. Anonymous tips can also be routed through CrimeStoppers of Marshall County at 1-855-473-4658, a number highlighted in coverage from Yahoo News. Deputies are asking anyone who was in the Cayce area that night to check doorbell or dash-cam footage and contact investigators if they see anything that might help.
How Neighbors Can Help
Residents with Ring, Nest, or dash-cam recordings from the evening of March 28 are urged to save those clips and avoid deleting or overwriting them until law enforcement has had a chance to review the footage.
As reported by Fox13 Memphis, authorities are withholding the victim's name while the investigation continues. Anyone who has information about the driver or the black sedan is asked to call the sheriff's office or CrimeStoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward.
