Gastonia police are intensifying their search for the driver of a white van who is accused of triggering a hit-and-run incident that led to a car smashing into a local residence. The collision, which occurred at the intersection of North New Hope Road and Court Drive on August 30, sent both occupants of the car to the hospital with minor injuries, as reported by WCNC.

To locate the suspect, the Gastonia Police Department has released video footage of the white van, distinguished by its black roof. Detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the vehicle involved in the accident. According to witness statements and the released video, the van appears to have been the catalyst for the series of events that culminated in the car's crash into a home.

Around noon, a vehicle crashed into a home, startling the local community and showing how everyday dangers can be unexpected. Gastonian authorities have not released details about possible suspects but are asking anyone with information to help with the investigation. WSOCTV provides coverage of the ongoing search effort.

The incident has triggered discussions on road safety and the consequences of reckless driving. "Police are searching for the driver of a white van accused of causing a hit-and-run in Gastonia on Friday, Aug. 30," WBTV reports, indicating an ongoing community effort to apprehend the individual responsible.