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.
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.