A driver who plowed through a fence and knocked down a horse crossing sign on a Rochester roadway last Thursday night left the scene, and now investigators are asking the public to help put a name to his face. The Rochester Police Department has released photographs of the man and is urging anyone who recognizes him to come forward.
According to Newport Dispatch, police say the driver knocked down a horse crossing sign and destroyed a fence before leaving the scene that night. The outlet reports that the Rochester Police Department released photos of the suspect and is asking the public for help identifying him.
Why Police Want to Find Him First
Beyond the property damage, officers say their priority right now is making sure the man is okay. Per the same report, police said they want to check on the driver's welfare and ensure he is not injured.
Investigators have also laid out what could come next for the driver. The driver could face charges including leaving the scene of an accident and property damage, police said, according to the outlet's reporting.
A Separate Rochester Crash Involving Fallen Signs
The fence and sign incident is not the only recent case in Rochester involving roadway signage giving way in a crash. In a collision near Braley Hill Road and North Avenue, WPRI reported that traffic signs fell onto two vehicles, and one person was transported to St Luke's Hospital Trauma Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
For now, the search for the driver who fled Thursday night's crash continues, with police relying on the released photos and public tips to track him down. Anyone with information has been asked to come forward and assist Rochester investigators.
