DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police arrested a woman Friday morning for her involvement in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian seriously injured earlier this week, according to a press release.
Anjlena Achwiel, 18, of Des Moines was allegedly retrieving her car from a towing service at 826 SE 21st Street around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday when she drove through two secured fences. Police say the second gate hit a pedestrian, and Achwiel fled the scene.
The 48-year-old female pedestrian was taken to an area hospital with serious head injuries Wednesday.
Police located and impounded Achwiel's car at approximately 5:50 a.m. Friday. Achwiel is charged with:
- Serious Injury By Vehicle – Reckless Driving
- Criminal Mischief – 1st Degree
- Criminal Mischief – 2nd Degree
- Leaving The Scene Of A Serious Injury Accident
The pedestrian remains hospitalized but is in stable condition, police say.
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