Crime

Police: Woman, 42, arrested after striking man with vehicle

A 42-year-old woman was arrested Sunday afternoon after she allegedly struck a man with a vehicle on Joy Road, according to Columbus police.

The victim is in satisfactory condition at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus Regional spokeswoman Jessica Word said Monday afternoon.

Christie Dawn Gilbert, the accused, faces one count each of aggravated assault, reckless driving, no state tag and switching or removing a tag. She is being held in the Muscogee County Jail.

Gilbert was to have a hearing at 2 p.m. Monday in Columbus Recorder’s Court, but it was postponed until 2 p.m. June 21 because the victim remains hospitalized.

Sarah Robinson: 706-571-8622, @sarahR_92

This story was originally published June 13, 2016 at 10:20 AM with the headline "Police: Woman, 42, arrested after striking man with vehicle."

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