Female student seriously injured after being struck by car allegedly driven by Amber Newsome, who fled the scene.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:18am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2014

http://www.wjtv.com/story/24466569/alcorn-student-injured-in-alleged-hit-and-run.

Nineteen-year old Amber Newsome is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and aggravated assault.

The teen accused of running over an Alcorn State University student is out of jail. She was released on a ten-thousand dollar bond.

Nineteen-year old Amber Newsome is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and aggravated assault.

"For them to charge her with aggravated assault meant she intentionally ran over this young lady,” explained the Claiborne County Sheriff.

The incident happened around 10:30 Wednesday morning on Alcorn's campus. The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital. University police are still investigating.

People Involved: 
Amber Newsome
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Lorman, MS

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