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Herrin Woman Hit, Dragged by Pickup Truck

Herrin Woman Hit, Dragged by Pickup Truck
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By AP
Apr. 02, 2013 | ENERGY, IL
By AP Apr. 02, 2013 | 05:07 PM | ENERGY, IL
Authorities say a woman is hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck and dragged 50 feet in the southern Illinois town of Energy.
 
Herrin police say 42-year-old driver Tracy Hardcastle fled on foot after Monday evening's accident outside Casey's General Store and was found in a home. She woman faces charges for driving with a revoked license, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an injury accident and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.
 
Authorities say the victim, 43-year-old Sherri Branch of Herrin, was hospitalized Tuesday in stable condition in St. Louis.
 
Police say the accident happened while Branch was taking a cigarette break outside the convenience store where she worked.
 
Hardcastle was jailed Tuesday in Williamson County and couldn't be reached.
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