Authorities Investigating Deadly Police Wreck

An investigation is underway after a deadly crash involving a Mobile Police officer.
Police say 23 year old Van Peterson was driving along Government Boulevard while on his way to a call when he crashed into another car.
Investigators say 54 year old Patricia Smith died at the accident scene after her Jeep flipped on its side.
David Castle claims to have witnessed the entire accident. He says Peterson wasn't using his lights. Authorities tell News Five police don't use their lights for all of their calls and they say for this theft of property call it wasn't necessary.
But Castle believes the accident could have been prevented if the officer had turned on his lights.
"Even if you've got an emergency call.. if anything hit your sirens or your horn you know? But there wasn't none of that,"Said Castle.
Officer Van Peterson remains on paid administrative leave. Funeral arrangements for Patricia Smith are set for Thursday at Mobile Memorial Gardens.