Request for Assistance-Hit and Run Vehicle

In the early morning hours of January 1, a victim was struck by a vehicle while he walked along the edge of the road of the 6300 block of Hillsborough Street.  The victim sustained leg and head injuries as a result of the incident.  

RPD is asking for your assistance in locating the suspect vehicle which is believed to be a red ‘98-‘00 Mazda Miata (possibly a convertible). A picture of a similar vehicle is attached. The suspect vehicle will be missing the passenger side mirror and could have damage to the windshield, hood and front bumper consistent with striking a pedestrian and was last seen traveling eastbound on Hillsborough Street.   Anyone with information that might assist the investigation of the case is asked to call Raleigh CrimeStoppers at (919) 834-HELP or the Raleigh Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit (919) 996-1187. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that help solve cases.