Suspect Arrested in Hit and Run Accident

TYLER — Tyler Police Investigators have identified and arrested the suspect in a hit-and-run incident involving alleged unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The incident occurred at Southtown and S. Broadway Tuesday around 11:15 p.m. The suspect is identified as Jeremy David Turner, 32, of Tyler. Turner has been arrested for unauthorized use of motor vehicle, along with felony and misdemeanor hit and run. Turner is now in Smith County Jail on a $60,000 bond set by Judge Tom Dunn.

The owner of the vehicle works at Buffalo Wild Wings. She told officers Tuesday night that Turner had taken her vehicle without her permission. While officers were heading to the scene they were advised that the vehicle the suspect was in had been stolen in the 7900 block of South Broadway prior to the accident.

Investigators say a black 2002 Honda Civic had been struck from the rear causing that vehicle to strike a white 2011 Ford Focus. The 31-year-old male driver of the Honda Civic was not injured. The 51-year-old female driver of the Ford Focus was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The stolen vehicle, a black 2009 Nissan Altima was recovered in the roadway in the 6200 block of Hollytree Drive. The vehicle had extensive damage to the front end. The driver had fled the scene.