MADISON COUNTY — 77-year-old Michael A. Carnes of Frankfort, Indiana, was charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a level 4 felony, on Tuesday, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
Carnes was driving just before midnight on Saturday when he struck and killed a 16-year-old male from Tipton.
According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, preliminary investigations indicate the victim was running in the area of 9th Street and Main Street when he was hit by a Ram 1500 pick-up truck.
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
Officials said the driver, Carnes, did not stop after the crash; however, a witness followed him to Windfall, Indiana, where he was detained by the Tipton County Sheriff's Department.
Officials said Carnes spoke with investigators Tuesday morning and has been cooperative since the time of the crash. It has been determined Carnes was aware he struck something on the night of the crash before leaving the scene.
