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Name:
Adams, Nora M
Date of Booking:
04/30/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Improper Lane Change/Failure to Maintain Lane
Hit and Run; Duty of Driver to Stop or Return to Scene of Accident
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1450 hours, I responded to the vicinity of Hwy 211 NW and Lec Stone Rd for a hit and run accident. While enroute to the call, dispatch advised that the suspect vehicle was a gray Mazda. I observed a vehicle matching that description at the intersection of Hwy 211 NW and Hwy 124. I turned around to initiate a traffic stop. As I approached, dispatch updated the call notes that the suspect vehicle had license plate [REDACTED]. I confirmed that the vehicle I was behind was the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle, a 2003 Mazda Protégé, yielded and turned into Shell station at Hwy 124 and Hwy 211 NW.
I approached the vehicle and observed moderate damage to the driver side of the vehicle. I introduced myself and the reason for the stop. I observed that the driver, Ms. Mora Adams, was bleeding from the bridge of her nose and had a bloody lip. I asked if she needed medical attention, and she stated that she did not. I asked about the incident, and she stated that she was in an accident about a mile down the road. She stated that the semi-truck had struck her. When it did, her sideview mirror was hit and bits came through her open window and struck her in the face, causing the injuries I had observed. I asked her why she did not stop, and she responded that “I slowed down…” She alluded that since they did not stop, she did not either.
Meanwhile, Deputy Arango (S-181) responded and spoke with the other driver, Mr. [VICTIM #1], and a witness, Mr. [WITNESS #1]. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he was traveling south on Hwy 211 NW in his 2001 Freightliner semi-truck. He stated that he saw the Mazda in the center of the roadway, halfway into his lane. He moved as far to the right as he safely could, but the Mazda sideswiped him. He stated that the other vehicle kept going and never returned.
Mr. [WITNESS #1] stated that he was behind Mr. [VICTIM #1] and saw the gray Mazda traveling partially in the opposite lane of travel. He saw Mr. [VICTIM #1] move over to the right and Mazda sideswipe him. He pulled over and called 911 to give a description.
Based on the totality of physical evidence and statements, I asked Ms. Adams to step out of her vehicle. I then advised her that she was under arrest for hit and run and failure to maintain lane. I then secured her in double locked handcuffs that were checked for proper fit. Prior to securing her in the back seat of my patrol car, a search of her person was conducted for weapons or contraband, and nothing was found. I then placed her in the back seat of my patrol unit and secured her with a seatbelt.
I asked dispatch to send the next list towing service and Patrick’s Towing responded to secure the vehicle.
I then transported her to the Barrow County Detention Center where I served her with citations MC E023945 (Hit and Run) and MC E023946 (Failure to Maintain Lane) and turned her over to the deputies on duty. Prior to exiting the Detention Center, a search of the back seat of my patrol car was conducted for weapons or contraband and nothing was found.
A vehicle impound report was completed and submitted.
[End of Narrative]