MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — Editor's note: The video above first aired when the investigation began on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023
The Mount Holly Police Department is says they've made an arrest days after a deadly hit-and-run crash.
The incident happened on West Central Avenue shortly before 6:30 a.m., shutting down the road to traffic during the Monday morning commute.
The victim has since been identified as 42-year-old Amanda Lynn Frisbee of Mount Holly.
On Thursday, the department announced an arrest was made during the investigation. Investigators arrested 23-year-old Hishon Jaquise Redfearn of Charlotte in the morning, charging him with felonious hit and run. He is now being held in the Gaston County Jail under a $750,000 secured bond.
"Due to the swift response of our officers, assistance from the community, and all resources available to our department, we were able to locate the suspect and make the arrest," Chief Brian Reagan stated. “We want to share our sincerest condolences with the victim’s family, and we stand ready to provide support during this difficult time.”
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