WPD investigating hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run collision that injured two pedestrians on Aug. 29.

According to WPD, the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. near College Road and Fountain Drive.

Police said two men were walking along the side of College Road in the grass when a red sedan ran off the roadway and struck both pedestrians.

The driver fled into a nearby parking area before continuing onto Kerr Avenue, according to police.

WPD said the suspect vehicle has front-end damage and may also have damage to its windshield.

WWAY covered this incident previously, speaking to one of the men hit by the vehicle. UNCW Freshman Andrew Ryan was one of two pedestrians hit, just weeks after moving to Wilmington. Read our original coverage about Andrew here.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact WPD at 910-343-3600 or submit information through Tip 411.

This is an ongoing investigation and WWAY will update this article when more information becomes available.