The Boone Police Department continues its search into the cold September nights, reaching out to the public for help in unveiling the unknown assailant who struck down 48-year-old Terry Turbyfill in a deadly hit-and-run. Despite the days that have passed since the evening of September 28, when the tragedy occurred, the details remain scarce and the driver responsible for Turbyfill's injuries, which proved fatal at Watauga Medical Center, has yet to be identified.
The event occurred at the intersection of Deerfield Road and Blairmont Drive around 7:23 p.m. that day. Turbyfill was found by first responders, severely injured and left alone, his life hanging on a slender thread that would later snap under the weight of his injuries, according to WBTV. Police have asked anyone who might have been in the vicinity after 4 p.m. that day, but with a pressing emphasis on the narrow time frame between 6:45 and 7:30 p.m., to come forward.
Investigators are sifting through the clues but are hindered by the lack of witnesses who have come forward and the absence of a suspected vehicle type or description. To encourage potential witnesses, Detective Scott Delaney has taken to both the phones and email in a bid to gather any sliver of information that may lead to the apprehension of the individual behind the wheel, as detailed in an interview with WCNC.
This plea for information echoed across local news outlets such as WSOCTV, brings to light the impact of the loss of Terry Turbyfill, not just as a statistic in an increasing trend of hit-and-run incidents. The Boone Police Department urges anyone with information that can aid in their investigation should not hesitate to reach out. Detective Delaney can be reached at 828-268-6929 or through email at [email protected].
