Lake City Police arrest woman for attempted homicide after hitting victim with her car

LAKE CITY, Fla. — One person has been arrested for attempted homicide in Lake City.

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The Lake City Police Department said on Sat., Jun 8 just before 9 a.m., officers responded to a call of a person injured at the corner of South Marion Avenue and SW Crescent Street.

Officers found a person suffering from severe injuries to their head and body. First aid was administered by officers, firefighters, and EMTs.

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Police said a witness saw the victim arguing with the driver of a Buick car. The victim attempted to walk away when the driver accelerated and struck the victim, throwing them into the windshield.

The driver then fled the area.

Charnavia Criswell was identified as the driver. She was found and arrested by police and transported to the Columbia County Detention Center.

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