NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC, (WECT) – More than 42,000 traffic and criminal citations were issued across the state during this year’s “No Need 2 Speed” campaign, according to a news release from a North Carolina Department of Transportation spokesperson.

The campaign ran from March 25 – 31, and law enforcement officers teamed up with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program to crack down on drivers speeding.

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – A Carolina Beach resident is in the hospital after she was the victim of a hit and run accident last night.

According to Mayor Bob Lewis, the wreck happened around 10:00 Wednesday night on Bridge Barrier Road.

When police arrived on the scene, they found the victim, Ms. Musengo, who was walking her bike down the street when a Honda Civic reportedly hit her and fled.

Officers also found the hubcap from the car. After searching for the vehicle, they found it parked on Olde Mariners Way.

Police arrested Casey Bell and charged her with Hit & Run inflicting serious injury.

She posted bond, which was set at $25,000 and is out of jail.

According to officials, Ms. Musengo was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center to be treated for internal injuries and two broken legs.

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Law enforcement agencies will step up patrols this weekend for the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” campaign.

According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, the campaign runs March 15-17 across the state.

Law enforcement will unveil the new BATMobile Friday morning at the launch of the campaign.

DWI’s can be processed in the BATMobile. The 40-foot long unit features two magistrate stations, a full office and surveillance cameras in the back.

According to a press release, the BATMobile also has six stations where officers can perform breath concentration tests.

More than 800 DWI citations were given out during the 2012 St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It  & Lose It” campaign.

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