Raleigh police are asking the public to help track down a driver after a woman was injured in a hit-and-run crash Friday. Officers say the motorist took off instead of stopping, and investigators are now canvassing the area for witnesses and video that might crack the case.
What police say
According to CBS17, the collision left one woman hurt, and police are actively searching for both the vehicle and its driver. The station's video report notes that investigators are especially interested in surveillance and dash-cam footage that could reveal the car's make, model, or direction of travel.
What fleeing can mean under state law
Under North Carolina law, leaving the scene of a crash that causes serious injury or death can bring felony charges. State statute G.S. 20-166 requires drivers to stop and render aid, and a willful failure to do so can lead to felony charges and revocation of a driver's license. Law Onecle publishes the full text of G.S. 20-166, which spells out those duties and penalties.
How to help investigators
Police are urging anyone who saw the crash or who has relevant dash-cam or business surveillance video to come forward. Local reporting notes that people can call Raleigh police at 919-996-1315 or share information anonymously through Raleigh Crime Stoppers. ABC11 lists similar contact details in coverage of other hit-and-run investigations.
Local context
The call for witnesses comes amid a recent string of hit-and-run cases in and around Raleigh. The News & Observer reported on a fatal hit-and-run in May on New Bern Avenue that later led to an arrest, a case that highlighted how video evidence and community tips can push these investigations forward.
