A suspect in the hit-and-run of a Lubbock newspaper salesman is under arrest.

Jerry Riggins was hit late on the evening of Sunday, December 7, at the intersection of University Avenue and South Loop 289. He was crossing the street during a red light to sell a paper when he was struck.

Riggins was taken to University Medical Center where he is recovering.

On Wednesday, November 10, Lubbock Police announced the arrest of Anthony Deshaun George, 35, for Failure to Stop and Render Aid and Failure to Report and Accident as well as Aggravated Assault.

George is being held in the Lubbock County Jail with a bond currently set at $532.

More From News/Talk 95.1 & 790 KFYO