Walhalla Police Seek Identity of Suspected Hit & Run Driver

Walhalla Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a dark blue or black truck with damage to the front. The truck was last seen headed North on N. Catherine Street (SC 183) on Friday evening, February 17.

Just before 7:20pm, Walhalla Police, Fire and EMS responded to the intersection of Main Street and Catherine Street in Walhalla for a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle.

When officers arrived, fire department personnel were rendering aid to the victim, a 77 year old man, who was later air-flighted for his injuries.

During the investigation officers spoke with several witnesses who stated that a dark blue or black pickup was headed West on Main Street and had struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk as he attempted to cross Main Street. The truck then turned right on N. Catherine Street and left the immediate area without stopping.

If anyone has any information please contact the Walhalla Police Department at 864-638-5831 or Crimestoppers at oconeesccrimestoppers.com.