The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
According to the authorities, Melissa Rycroft Strickland allegedly hit a Southlake Fire Department ambulance with her vehicle and drove off. She was arrested the following day. The incident happened in Southlake, Texas, on Halloween, and no injuries were reported.
Rycroft Strickland, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, is known for her appearance on The Bachelor in 2009. She also appeared on Dancing with the Stars that year before returning for its 2012 all-star season, which she won.
Police said the ambulance was stopped at a stop sign when it was struck just before 6:00 p.m. on October 31. The driver of the other vehicle left the scene after the crash. Officers later found the driver and identified her as Rycroft Strickland. She was arrested on November 1, and records show her bond was set at $9,000.