SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter police are asking for the public's help to find the driver of a vehicle that injured a runner and then left the scene.
Police say the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, when an 18-year-old man, who was running east on Hauser Street, was found lying in the road near Ellerbee Street after being struck by a car that did not stop.
The runner is now recovering at home after being treated at an area hospital for a head wound and other injuries suffered in the crash, according to police.
Information gathered so far indicates a dark-colored car, possibly an older model Nissan Altima, struck the runner. The car would have sustained damage to its front end.
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Anyone who might have seen anything or has information that can help is asked to call the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously in any of the following ways:
- Call 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).
- Use the P3 Tips mobile app.
- LOG ON to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a Tip” tab.