Driver From SLC Hit-And-Run Turns Self In
Sep 27, 2019, 3:25 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The driver from Thursday’s hit-and-run in Salt Lake City turned himself in, according to police.
Officials said the incident was still under investigation and no decision had been made on whether or not charges would be filed.
The incident happened Thursday night near 1500 South and 1300 West.
Home surveillance camera footage showed the 8-year-old boy playing basketball in the road around 6 p.m. when he was struck by a red pickup truck.
WARNING: This video could be disturbing to some. An 8-yr old boy playing basketball in the road was hit by a truck tonight. He's okay and the driver stopped to talk to him, but @slcpd would like to speak to the driver as well. We're working on this for @KSL5TV tonight at 10. pic.twitter.com/ttXOCxtdBY
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) September 27, 2019
Neighbors said the driver stopped and talked with the boy, who said he was fine. The driver then left the scene.
Police said they wanted to speak with the driver and get his point of view.
“We’re looking for this individual to get this piece of the puzzle together,” said Salt Lake Police Lieutenant Carlos Valencia. “Why didn’t he stay, what was his view from inside the vehicle.”
