On July 24, 2022 at 5:35 pm the Oxford Police were dispatched to a hit and run accident at the intersection of South Third Street and Hodgson Street.  The striking vehicle fled the area at a high rate of speed and failed to stop for approximately 9 miles before the victim stopped following them for safety reasons. Police were not able to make contact with the fleeing vehicle but a registration plate was obtained by the victim.  After further investigation it was determined that the operator of the vehicle during the accident was Eric Lloan Bernal, 26, of Oxford.  Bernal has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and multiple other traffic offenses.