Springfield woman in critical condition after hit-and-run accident National and Trafficway

(From the Springfield Police Department)

Springfield police officers were dispatched to a serious injury crash at 8:01 p.m. on Dec. 16 at National and Trafficway. 

A maroon 1999 Plymouth van operated by an unknown male was northbound on National and ran a red light. It was struck by a silver 2010 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Terry Nolte, 53, of Ozark, which was traveling eastbound. The van spun and rolled. The driver fled the scene on foot. 

Two passengers from the van were transported to the hospital: Shirley Ducker, 71, of Springfield, and Sierra Claxton, 31, of Lebanon. Ducker is in critical condition. Claxton was treated and released and then arrested for a felony warrant out of Pulaski County. Neither Ducker or Claxton were wearing seat belts. It is unknown if impairment was a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has any information about the driver involved in this crash, please call the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 417-869-8477.