ABBEVILLE: ABBEVILLE POLICE – Announces Arrest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation:
The Abbeville Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the fatal hit-andrun investigation that occurred in the 100 block of Ozark Road. Since the incident, investigators have worked continuously to identify the person responsible. The investigation included interviewing multiple people of interest, following up on tips from the public, reviewing hours of surveillance footage, collecting physical evidence, and coordinating with assisting law enforcement agencies.
As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old white male Levi Conner Smith of Headland, Alabama, was taken into custody in connection with this case. He is charged with (1) Count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident – causing injury or death.
Evidence collected during the investigation indicates that Smith was present at the scene where the victim died during the time this event occurred. This case remains active and ongoing. Investigators are continuing to interview witnesses, review additional evidence, and collect physical evidence related to the case. Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses and after the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences completes the autopsy and related forensic examination.
The Abbeville Police Department would like to thank the following agencies and personnel for their assistance in this investigation: • ALEA State Troopers • Dothan Police Department • Henry County Sheriff’s Office • Abbeville Police Department Headland E-911 Dispatch Henry County Coroner’s Office Abbeville EMS We also thank the public and witnesses who provided information that assisted with this investigation. All persons charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Houston County Sheriff Deputies have Flournoy Moore Road blocked at Hodgesville Road and Middleton Road. Multiple Houston County Sheriff Deputies and Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigator on the scene.
UNCONFIRMED, but as RSN understands, calls of shots fired came into 911 in the early hours this morning. Do not think any person struck, unknown if any vehicles or structures struck.
There are reports of shell casing’s found and units investigating.
UPDATED @ 07:52 AM
UNCONFIRMED by law enforcement, but citizens report there was a house party at the trailer park on Flournoy Moore Road. Someone got sprayed with mace at the party. Soneone returned and fired shots.
HOUSTON COUNTY: 6:03 PM Houston County 911 dispatched Rehobeth Fire – Rescue, Hodgesville Volunteer Fire and Cottonwood Rescue to a 5 car collission on Highway 231 South near Smithville Road.
At 6:30 PM one Rehobeth Ambulance transported one patient, non emergency, to southeast Health and two patients, trauma alert to Southeast Health.
ALEA Troopers has been dispatched to investigate the accident. The northbound lanes of traffic was turned to a two lane to get the southbound traffic moving. The accident was in the southbound lanes of traffic.
After emergency units arrived it was determined only 4 vehicles involved. Subject to change, but preliminary a sub contractor for XFINITY lost his ladder from the roof of his van. He is alleged to have stopped in the roadway to retriece his ladder.
A Toyota stopped and was struck from behind by a silver SUV, which was then struck by a Cherolet 2500 truck. The ones in the silver SUV, from Kentucky, had to be extricated.
All EMS, fire and law enforcement all worked together.
ALEA Troopers are on the scene handling the investigation.
6:42 PM Cottonwood Rescue transported one patient, non emergency, to Flowers Hospital.
HEADLAND: 07:59 AM. Headland – Henry County 911 dispatched Headland Police, Headland Fire – Rescue and mutual aid requested Kinsey Volunteer Fire Department.
On arrival of Headland Police they reported this was a working structure fire. One person is reported to have some burns and smoke inhalation.
This is a working structure fire, smoke and flames visible.
