GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in October, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, a dark colored 2021 Mazda CX-9 SUV hit two pedestrians on Garrison Boulevard at Yates Street. One of the victims, 28-year-old Cody Cochran, died from his injuries, officials said. The other victim, who was not identified, was seriously injured.
On Friday, October 24, investigators found the Mazda at a residence about a half mile from where the crash happened. Investigators reviewed video footage and data collected through the Real Time Crime Center to identify and find the vehicle.
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Just before noon on Monday, 36-year-old Laketta Shunta English was arrested at her residence in Gastonia by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Arrest records show she is being held on a $500,000 bond for felony hit-and-run resulting in injury or death and failure to maintain lane control.
GPD received multiple tips from the community after posting a related video on their social media pages that was viewed more than 755,000 times…