Georgia Resident Involved in Hit and Run Accident in Florida

Date: February 21, 2010
Event: Hit and Run Car Accident | Georgia Accident Lawyer

On February 21, 2010, a Georgia resident was involved in a hit and run accident in Okaloosa County, Florida. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Clarence Brasfield, 73 years of age, resident of Georgia, was the victim in the accident.

Vicky Ann Metrejean, resident of Niceville, Florida, has been charged with hitting Mr. Brasfield and leaving the scene of the accident. According to the sheriff’s office, Ms. Metrejean failed to stop after hitting Mr. Brasfield on John Sims Parkway.

Mr. Clarence Brasfield was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital from injuries sustained in the accident. He was listed in critical but stable condition.

Afterwards, a deputy at the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, received a telephone call stating a woman was passed out behind the wheel of an SUV. The SUV was at the gate of Destiny West Subdivision. The damage to the front of the vehicle was consistent with the hit and run accident. A black glove was found in the vehicle that matched the same glove found at the scene of the accident.

According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, additional charges are pending against Ms. Metrejean.

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