Crystal Lynn Carlson

Pursuit

Jimmy Smith and his wife, Crystal Lynn Carlson, were allegedly shoplifting from the Walmart in Oneonta, loading $1,500 in merchandise into a U-Haul truck when Walmart's theft prevention services called 911. Carlson apparently tried to jump out of the truck but ended up under the van, killing her. Jimmy Smith was charged with theft of property and attempting to elude.Trooper Chuck Daniel was behind the van and had his blue lights on, but reportedly was not in pursuit of the truck.