One person charged in hit-and-run

Town of Christiansburg police responded to a call at the Christiansburg High School parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 25 concerning a hit and run. The subsequent investigation revealed that the hit and run occurred after a physical altercation between juveniles.

Upon arrival, officers found that as a vehicle was exiting the parking lot, the driver of that vehicle struck two staff members including one teacher and one administrator, resulting in minor injuries.

The driver of the vehicle Freddie Nicole Mckenzie-Barnes, 45 of Christiansburg is charged with two counts of felony hit and run and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Christiansburg police, in conjunction with Montgomery County Public School System, are continuing to investigate the initial altercation between juveniles. Additional charges may be forthcoming.