Looking For Hit & Run Driver
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 9:29AM Wilkesboro Police are still looking for a vehicle involved in a hit and run early yesterday morning. Just before 1am Tuesday, a light colored mini-van was traveling West on River Street. The van crossed the center line, went left of center, jumped a curb, and collided with a chain link fence near Tyson. The van traveled about 60 feet down the fence and damaged 6 metal posts. A witness saw the wreck and told Police that the driver regained control and continued on River Street before turning onto Wilkes Street. A BOLO has been issued for the van involved in the hit and run and charges are pending. The fence, owned by Tyson Foods, sustained over 1500 dollars in damages.










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