LANCASTER – A woman suspected of driving under the influence, hitting a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene was captured Tuesday night thanks to witnesses who followed the vehicle more than 15 miles and directed deputies to its location, authorities said.
Shannon Law, 33, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence with injuries. She is suspected of causing a collision that critically injured a pedestrian just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of 10th Street West and Avenue I in Lancaster, according to Sergeant David Jennings of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicates a pedestrian was crossing Avenue I, in the crosswalk, when he was struck by a Honda Odyssey driven by the suspect,” Jennings said.
The suspect’s vehicle was headed westbound on Avenue I when it attempted to make a northbound turn onto 10th Street West, striking the pedestrian, according to Jennings.
“[The suspect’s vehicle] made that turn from the No. 3 lane because there was a car in the turn lane waiting for the pedestrian to clear the crosswalk,” Jennings said.
The pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 40s, sustained massive head and torso injuries and was transported to the hospital in critical condition, according to Jennings.
“The suspect immediately fled the scene but was followed by witnesses who directed deputies to the area of 140th Street West at Lancaster Road,” Jennings said.
Law was located, taken into custody without incident, and booked at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station on $100,000 bail.
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Chris says
You will never meet a person as kind n gentle as Shannon…throw your stones….we arent all perfect…my prayers go out to everyone involved
Screwdrunkdrivers says
Who cares how nice or sweet she may be?!?!? She made a choice that could have taken the life of an innocent person. Drunk driving is not a f@cking accident!! Its a choice! She deserves all the time the Judge is going to give her plus some. Good people dont put other peoples luves at risk then run away like a coward! She didnt even stay to make sure she didnt kill anyone!! Selfish witch!
Bob says
Typical liberal comment. “Kind and gentle”?,,, tell that to the victim she plowed into and then fled.
PRC says
So sad, Any updates on how the man is doing?
Smith says
I actually know Shannon and the family. They are great people she has been going through a lot lately that drove her to drink the way she has been sadly. I know what she did is not right I completely agree. All I know is that she regrets everything and she wishes him and the family good luck and she prays the he will be okay. She understands the repercussions of her actions and she is ready to face what the Jude sentences her. We are all praying the he will be okay. Shannon just wishes he and his family try to forgive her. May god Bless him and all of his family
Sincerely: A Good Friend
Mary says
I think she is the one I found on FB – so sad – what a waste of life. She was so young and to throw her life away is heart-wrenching. My heart goes out to the family of this victim and I pray that the victim makes a FULL recovery. I can’t judge her as I just never know when or if it can happen in my family. I hope to God it never does. A reminder to NEVER drink and drive and if you can, try not to drink at all, even if you are just sitting on your couch at home.
Palmdaleguy says
she looks like a drunk. she looks drunk in all her Facebook pictures.
chris says
Keep playin ur nintendo in ur basement with ur mom bud
a_hit_and_run_victim says
Why are you in denial man, she messed up man, she made that choice of drinking and driving , if you cared about her so much, how come you never consulted her about drinking and driving, do you know how much pain a hit and run causes? Besides this happend at a crosswalk on a BRIGHTLY lit street, and im sure her kindness and sweetness must of told her to leave the scene. If she was hit im sure you would casting stones as well, Buddy.
Tony says
We need more residents like these here on the AV.
Not the ones that defend the criminals at all cost!
Tony says
What’s wrong with these people? Will they ever learn?
Please do not drink and drive!!!
Now this lady not only ruined her life because of her stupid desicion of drinking and driving, but this other man as weell that was just walking on the crosswalk and I hope that man can make it out of the hospital with out mayor trauma other way she will be behind bars for a good time, wich it is what she deserves, no body forced her to drink and drive.
Thanks to the residents that took their own time to follow her and point it out the cops.
Tony says
People still dont learn not to drink and drve, unbelievable!
Now her life is ruined because of her stupid decision, hope this poor man makes it out alive other way she will face a long time behind bars wich that’s what she deserves for been so stupid.
Thanks to the people that took their own time to follow her, we need more of them on this valley instead of the ones defending the criminals at all cost!
Mr. Warr says
She might as well have ran into an open field and get bit by a rattle snake!
J says
Hooray for Us!!! Thank you witnesses, we need to look out for each other, have each others backs! Loving my AV Lancasterpeeps! Keep up the good work ALL OF US!
Anon says
Lots of bars and drinking events go on around there. Booze at the go cart races. Booze at Celebrate America. Booze at the ball field. Booze at the Beer fest at the ball field. Booze at the fair. Booze on the BLVD. Booze booze booze booze booze. Is pastor Paul approving of this?
Jill Odice says
I have friends and family that live in that neighborhood. It seems like lots of bad stuff happens there in that intersection.
w says
im so glad the witness followed her home.
hopefully she painfully dwells on her stupid actions in jail.
oyuki says
poor man there is so many drunk people in that intersection of ave i and 10th st.west that is the worst place to be if you sit there and count you will loose track of the drunks and drugged people there you should think twice before walking that neighborhood. prayers to the man hopefully he recovers soon.