Lexington, Neb. — The Lexington Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that left one woman seriously injured Tuesday night.
Police were called around 7:35 p.m. on November 25 to the intersection of 11th Street and Washington Street for a pedestrian-vehicle crash. According to investigators, a 12-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman were struck while crossing the roadway. The juvenile was not injured, but the woman was taken to Lexington Regional Health Center and later transferred to another medical facility due to the severity of her injuries.
The vehicle involved fled the scene.
During the investigation, officers received a report of a stolen vehicle that matched the description of the suspect vehicle. Police say the car had been taken from its owner just minutes before the crash by a known associate.
Several hours later, officers and firefighters responded to a vehicle fire just outside the city limits. Responding units identified the burned vehicle as the same one involved in both the theft and the pedestrian hit-and-run.
A suspect found in the area of the fire was detained and later taken into custody.
Police arrested 38-year-old Alondra Solache of Lexington on multiple charges, including motor vehicle theft, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, driving under suspension, driving under the influence, and child abuse.
The investigation remains ongoing. The Lexington Police Department was assisted by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol.