Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Meghan Hamilton, a 36-year-old Warren woman, was sentenced yesterday after pleading no contest on January 15, to a charge of Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Serious Impairment or Death.
On Thursday, March 12, Hamilton was sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer M. Faunce to probation for a period of two years. Hamilton must wear a curfew tether for 90 days, have no contact with the victim’s family, perform 200 hours of community service, pay restitution of $10,000 to the State of Michigan, in addition to court and other state costs. She must also complete a Class A Training Center class. Finally, her driver’s license was revoked.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Stone represented the People at the proceedings.
The charge against Hamilton stems from an incident that occurred after midnight on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Hamilton was driving on eastbound I-696 near Hoover and struck Nateria Smith, a 28-year-old woman from Madison Heights, as Smith was attempting to add gasoline to her vehicle which was parked on the shoulder of the expressway.
Hamilton did not stop. Smith was transported to Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital Warren Campus where she was pronounced deceased.
"I hope the conclusion of this defendant’s criminal case brings some measure of closure to the victim’s family. This case also serves as a reminder to every driver that remaining at the scene of a collision is not just a legal requirement, it is a fundamental responsibility. Staying at the scene allows emergency responders to assist those in need and ensures that investigators can accurately determine what occurred,” said Lucido.
On Thursday, March 12, Hamilton was sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer M. Faunce to probation for a period of two years. Hamilton must wear a curfew tether for 90 days, have no contact with the victim’s family, perform 200 hours of community service, pay restitution of $10,000 to the State of Michigan, in addition to court and other state costs. She must also complete a Class A Training Center class. Finally, her driver’s license was revoked.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Stone represented the People at the proceedings.
The charge against Hamilton stems from an incident that occurred after midnight on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Hamilton was driving on eastbound I-696 near Hoover and struck Nateria Smith, a 28-year-old woman from Madison Heights, as Smith was attempting to add gasoline to her vehicle which was parked on the shoulder of the expressway.
Hamilton did not stop. Smith was transported to Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital Warren Campus where she was pronounced deceased.
"I hope the conclusion of this defendant’s criminal case brings some measure of closure to the victim’s family. This case also serves as a reminder to every driver that remaining at the scene of a collision is not just a legal requirement, it is a fundamental responsibility. Staying at the scene allows emergency responders to assist those in need and ensures that investigators can accurately determine what occurred,” said Lucido.
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