Woman dies after suspected DUI crash in Lynchburg

She was initially hospitalized for life-threatening injuries on Saturday night

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LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police released the name of the 23-year-old woman who died after being hit by a car on Saturday night.

Trinity Aikia Robinson, 23, of Lynchburg, was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital after being hit, according to police.

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Quintial Spinner, 47, of Lynchburg, was charged with DUI and driving while suspended (Blue Ridge Regional Jail)

No new charges were announced against 47-year-old Quintial Spinner.

Spinner already faced charges of DUI and driving while suspended as a result of the crash.

Police ask anyone who may have information about this incident to call the Traffic Safety Unit at 434-455-6047.


ORIGINAL STORY

A person is in the hospital after getting hit by a car Saturday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

At 7:59 p.m., officers said they responded to the 1200 block of 12th Street for a report of a person injured in the roadway.

Police said when they arrived, they found one pedestrian that was hit by a vehicle while that person was crossing 12th Street.

Authorities said the victim was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

According to Lynchburg Police, 47-year-old Quintial Spinner, of Lynchburg, was charged with DUI and driving while suspended as a result of the crash.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Traffic Safety Unit at 434-455-6047.


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