Gainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run

Oct 15, 2024 5:25 pm
Gainesville police is seeking assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians on Sept. 1 in the 1000 block of West University Avenue.
The Gainesville Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians on Sept. 1 in the 1000 block of West University Avenue.
Courtesy of GPD

The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is seeking assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run that happened on Sept. 1 in the 1000 block of West University Avenue.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when a red sedan traveling eastbound struck two pedestrians as they were crossing the road in a non-crosswalk area. The driver did not stop and fled the scene.

Both pedestrians suffered serious injuries and emergency responders transported them to a local hospital.

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Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call GPD at 352-955-1818 or can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867.

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