2 killed in Fayetteville collision on Christmas, driver who hit them facing numerous charges
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a deadly Monday morning crash.
FPD said the accident happened just before 11:00 a.m. in the area of Hope Mills Road and Glensford Drive.
Officers said two people inside a Toyota Corolla were killed when the driver of a Chrysler 300 ran a red light and hit their car.
The two killed have been identified as 47-year-old Jada Fields and 46-year-old Patricia Fields.
Tuesday, Fayetteville police announced that Michael Anthony Smith Jr. driver who hit the couple sustained minor injuries and remained on the scene. One of two passengers in Smith's car ran away from the scene and the person's identity and whereabouts are unknown, according to FPD. Jasmyn White who was in the backseat of Smith's car sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital for her injuries.
Police said Smith received citations for:
- Misdemeanor death by motor vehicle reckless driving
- Stop light violation
- Fail to reduce speed
- Driving with license revoked
- Failed to register vehicle
- No Insurance on vehicle
- Fail to display correct registration plate
- Fictitious registration plate
- Expired inspection
- Fail to wear seat belt
- Windshield tint violation
The accident is still under investigation and police are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact Officer J. Smith at 910-987-4510 or submit anonymous tips through Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling (910) 483-8477.
