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Deputies Arrest Man who Struck Girlfriend in Hit-and-Run

The victim was found lying in the road with serious injuries.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Richland County deputies have arrested the man they say hit a female victim with his vehicle early Saturday morning, then fled.

Deputies arrested 43-year-old Calvin Lemon Reed Jr. on charges of attempted murder and leaving the scene/failing to render aid.

Deputies on patrol reportedly found a severely injured woman lying in the 400 block of Ivywood Lane just after midnight. She was transported to Palmetto Health Richland in serious condition.

The hit and run suspect is possibly the victim's boyfriend, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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