Hickory Man Charged with Felony Hit-and-Run Death

Russell Cornell Bell, a 58-year-old man from Hickory, has been charged with felony hit-and-run causing death following a tragic incident that claimed the life of 40-year-old Quinton Javar Davis from Catawba. The fatal crash occurred Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 70, where Davis was found deceased near the Interstate 40 overpass. Investigators identified Bell as the driver of the 2011 Ford F-150 involved in the collision, which left the scene after striking Davis. Bell was arrested and is currently being held on a $50,000 secured bond at the Catawba County Detention Facility. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Hickory Police Department. This incident has raised concerns about road safety and the consequences of hit-and-run incidents in the area.