Police: Hit-and-Run Driver Caught Driving Drunk in Arlington Heights

A 19-year-old Chicago woman is being charged with Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failure to Aid or Give Information and Improper Backing, after a hit-and-run accident in Wilmette Wednesday, according to Wilmette Police reports.

Jasmine Moore, 19, of Chicago, was involved in a hit-and-run accident in the 3500 block of Lake Ave, the report states. The incident started as a minor property damage traffic crash at Edens Plaza in Wilmette between two vehicles, according to police. The victim told police Moore's car struck her vehicle, and Moore then fled the scene.

The victim followed Moore's vehicle until she eventually stopped in the 3500 block of Lake Ave., where the victim approached her vehicle. Moore drove off with the victim holding onto the side of the vehicle, police said. The victim was dragged a short distance before falling off, and sustained minor injuries. 

A witness provided a drivers license, which was announced over the police radio.

Police in Arlington Heights saw and stopped the vehicle, and charged Moore with driving under the influence, police said. On May 16, Moore turned herself in to the Wilmette Police and was charged with the traffic violations.