Beaufort Police Seek Public Assistance Following Downtown Hit and Run

Beaufort Police Seek Public Assistance Following Downtown Hit and Run

Hey there, folks. We’re here with some fresh news from downtown Beaufort. A late-night stroll turned quite frightful for one pedestrian as she got hit while crossing a street. The scariest part of all this is the driver went AWOL, creating a classic hit-and-run scenario. Now, the men and women in uniform are all ears for any info that could help them track down our hit-and-run star.

Here’s the Lowdown on What Went Down

We’re talking Thursday night, precisely around 10:12 p.m., when our pedestrian was out on Bay Street, trying to get across in a crosswalk when BAM! A vehicle slammed into her. The officers rushed to the scene to aid the injured pedestrian until the fire department and the EMS guys took over.

Getting to the scene, the officers had a chat with a few good eyewitnesses. They managed to scoop up a partial license plate and some details about the vehicle. But alas! The car was nowhere to be found.

The Plot Thickens

Come Friday morning, our officers got busy shaking down local businesses with security cameras in downtown Beaufort. Their persistence paid off – they found clearer images of our mystery vehicle and its license plate.

We’re Looking for a Gold Toyota

Here are the details – the car they’re trying to find is a gold 2005 Toyota Camry. The South Carolina license plate reads 9134PW. Now, the Beaufort Police Department is reaching out to you, the public, with a request for help in locating this gold Camry.

Holla if you Spot the Gold Camry

If you’ve seen this car or have any info about it, ring 911 or Beaufort County Dispatch on 843-524-2777 ASAP. If you’d prefer a direct line, you can reach Officer Taylor at 843-322-7969. If you’d like to stay unknown, call the Police Department’s tip line at 843-322-7938. Remember to mention the reference case #24B34453. So, keep your eyes peeled for this gold 2005 Toyota Camry and let’s help get this case solved, people!

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep bringing you updates as we learn more. So, you might want to keep an ear to the ground and an eye on this post for any updates.

Your Observant Eyes Could Help

That’s what we have for you on this hit-and-run. Remember, folks, your help can make a huge difference in this investigation. If you spot this gold 2005 Toyota Camry or know something about it, don’t think twice about calling the authorities. You could be helping solve this hit-and-run case and giving justice to the victim. Stay safe out there, Beaufort!