FARMINGTON, N.M. -- A California man is accused of running over a woman after police say he was caught shoplifting in northwestern New Mexico.
The Farmington Daily Times reports 34-year-old Eddie Hernandez has been charged with five felony counts, including leaving the scene of an accident knowingly and causing great bodily harm by vehicle.
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Bloomfield police say Hernandez of Visalia tried to flee Tuesday in his SUV after employees saw him steal from a dollar store.
A witness told police that her grandmother was walking to her car when the SUV hit her, and then it drove back and forth over her.
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Court documents say the woman suffered a brain bleed and a fractured collarbone and pelvis.
Defense attorney Sarah Field did not immediately return a call for comment on behalf of Hernandez.