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Duke Police Arrest Woman in Connection With Hit-and-Run Accident

Duke Police are investigating a domestic-related hit-and-run accident Tuesday morning at the entrance of Duke University Hospital

Duke Police are investigating a domestic-related hit-and-run accident Tuesday morning at the entrance of Duke University Hospital.

Officers arrested Nell Dean Scott, 56, of Greensboro, at the intersection of Green and Broad streets in Durham shortly after the 7:42 a.m. incident. The victim, a 41-year-old Hillsborough man, was being evaluated at Duke Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

"Witnesses stated that they saw the victim trying to stop the vehicle when the vehicle accelerated and struck him," said Duke Police Maj. Phyllis Cooper. "It's not clear as to what led up to the incident, but we're continuing the investigation."

Scott told police her boyfriend had visited the hospital for medical services prior to the incident. He was struck by a green Ford Taurus as he stood at the entrance gate to the Children's Health Center parking lot, Cooper said.

Police said Scott is being processed at the magistrate's office and has been charged with driving with a revoked license, assault with a deadly weapon (motor vehicle) and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. Scott also has several outstanding warrants from at least one other county in North Carolina, police said.