Officers with the Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) are investigating a life-threatening hit and run incident involving a moped.
Two passengers (54-year-old male and 58-year-old female) were hit from behind by a vehicle, possibly a dark GMC Yukon shortly after 5:30 p.m. yesterday at the 3400 block of Two Notch Road.
The suspect driver and/or passengers did not stop or render aid to the vict
ims.
After the initial collision, which caused both victims to be ejected from the moped, another vehicle, possibly a silver older model Oldsmobile ran over the female, causing life-threatening injuries and left the scene. This vehicle may be missing front hubcaps.
The male victim was not seriously injured.
Citizens with information about the crime are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers in any ways:
CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC.
LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.
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