The Columbia Police Department responded to TJ Health Columbia early Monday morning, April 26, 2021 just before 2AM after receiving a call that a male subject had been struck by a vehicle on Willis Street.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he and a female driver had gotten into an argument while in the vehicle together. The male then exited the auto and began walking away when the female struck him and drove away. The victim was taken to TJ Health by a relative and Adair 911 was called.
 

Officers located the female, 41-year-old April Smith of Columbia, on Edna Drive and she was taken into custody without incident. The vehicle was also located and had visible cosmetic damage. Smith was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Assault 1st degree, a class B felony.

Officer Kevin Atwood made the arrest. He was assisted by Officer Josh Durbin and Deputy Justin Cross.