Danville Police are seeking a hit and run driver who left a local man seriously hurt Monday night (July 12, 2021). Police Commander Joshua Webb says officers responded to the area of Williams and Fairweight Streets around 11:50 p.m. and found a 29-year old Danville man lying in the street with head injuries.
Witnesses told police the man was riding a motorized bicycle east-bound on Williams Street when he was struck from behind by a vehicle. After striking the man the vehicle left the scene traveling east-bound on Williams Street. The unit being sought by police is described as a dark colored Hyundai with driver’s side front-end damage.
The man who was hit was transported to an area hospital where he was last reported to be in serious condition.
Commander Webb adds the investigation into this incident continues. Anyone who has information that might aid officers in the investigation is asked to call Danville Police at 217-431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at 217-446-TIPS (8477).
