Asheville Police Need Help in Hit & Run Investigation

Asheville -- August 1, 2024: Asheville Police Department Press Release: Asheville Police Officers continue their

investigation into a recent hit-and-run that sent a pedestrian to the hospital and are asking the public for help identifying the vehicle and driver.

APD officers responded to a report of a pedestrian on a skateboard struck by a vehicle near the 100 block of Clingman Avenue around 11:08 p.m. on July 17th. Upon arrival, officers found the victim conscious, with two bystanders performing medical assistance until the arrival of EMS. The pedestrian was transported to Mission Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Through their investigation, officers believe the vehicle involved is a black sedan or hatchback with clear tape along the passenger side door with significant damage to the windshield and possibly the driver’s side door.

Officers are asking if anyone has any information about this vehicle, the driver, or the crash to contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.