CARMI – An Albion woman was lodged in the White County Jail after officers responded to a report of a man getting struck by a car on 5th and Sycamore Street in Carmi around 9:20 Saturday night.

According to Carmi Police, 51-year-old Jerry Wayne Lamont of Carmi was flown to a hospital. After further investigation, 57-year-old Donna Lynn Lamont of Albion was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident causing great bodily harm/injuries. She was booked into the White County jail until she could see a judge.

Police determined that Jerry Lamont had jumped onto her vehicle at 709 Maple St. after an argument. He remained on the vehicle until falling off at Sycamore and 7th streets.

Donna Lynn Lamont (Photo credit: Carmi Police)