FORT PAYNE, Ala. - Kedrich D. Anderson, 22, from Fort Payne, was arrested after police say he and the vehicle he was in hit an 18-year-old man in a crosswalk on 45th Street Northeast about 4:52 a.m. Wednesday.

Anderson initially left the scene but later returned, where police charged him with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, failing to give information and render aid, and driving under the influence of combined substances.

The teenager from Fort Payne was taken to Erlanger Hospital by the DeKalb ambulance service for treatment.

Authorities are continuing to investigate, and additional charges may be filed.

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