Charges Filed in Deadly Mooresville Hit-and-Run

In Mooresville, North Carolina, a 20-year-old woman named Shaelyn Ellen Bell was killed in a hit-and-run incident on September 15, 2024. A juvenile suspect, whose name has not been released due to their age, was charged shortly after the incident with felony hit-and-run and several misdemeanors, including using a mobile device while driving. The juvenile was released into their parents' custody following the charges. Subsequently, adults Elaine Marie Hughes and Scott William Hughes were arrested on November 13 and 16, respectively, charged as accessories after the fact with secured bonds of $10,000 and $15,000. The investigation revealed that the juvenile should not have been driving after dark. Police continue to investigate the incident, which has garnered significant media attention.