Officers are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a white hit and run vehicle that struck and fatally injured a man in a wheelchair on Westchester Drive at Devonshire Drive Friday evening.
The 72-year-old victim, who lived in the area, was heading southwest on Westchester Drive in his wheelchair on the right side of the roadway (no sidewalk present) at approximately 5:15 p.m. when he was struck from behind by the automobile. A white part was recovered from the scene. The vehicle is expected to have significant frontend damage.
The victim died shortly after arriving at a local hospital. Efforts are continuing to locate his next of kin.
Anyone with information about the vehicle is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.