THP Searches for Hit and Run Vehicle after Striking Pedestrian
Thursday, June 11, 2009 | 06:51am
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help in locating a vehicle and driver with possible connection to a hit and run crash that seriously injured a female pedestrian on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.
At approximately midnight, Monday, June 1, or the very early morning hours of Tuesday, June 2, Lisa K. Wright, 46, from Mt. Juliet was struck on Highway 109 near Northern Road in Wilson County. Ms. Wright was transported by ambulance and then flown by Lifeflight to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
The THP is looking for a 1998 – 2002, two- or four-door silver Honda Accord. Witnesses say the Honda struck the victim in the northbound lanes of Highway 109 then fled the scene north toward Gallatin. A piece of plastic fender bumper was recovered at the scene, and the vehicle should have significant damage to right front corner of vehicle.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tennessee Highway Patrol at 615-741-3181.
The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.TN.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.