Two People Struck by Vehicle in Boone, Police Search for Driver

Boone -- July 9, 2024: Town of Boone Police Department: Press Release: Crime Alert: High Country Crime Stoppers

and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime:

On Friday, June 21, 2024, at 12:00 am, two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle. This incident occurred on Rivers Street near Bodenheimer Drive. The suspect vehicle was described as a dark-colored sport-utility vehicle, or hatchback. The suspect vehicle may have damage to one or both headlamps. The suspect vehicle left the scene possibly traveling south on Bodenheimer Drive.

Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959 or the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900 or Text "NCTIP plus your tip" to 274637. All information will be kept confidential.
High Country Crime Stoppers pays rewards for information, which leads to arrests; recovery of stolen property; seizure of drugs and the location of wanted persons.

High Country Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operated by a volunteer community board of directors serving Avery and Watauga Counties. High Country Crime Stoppers encourages the reporting of information or leads which can assist law enforcement with solving crimes. Its goal is to help in the fight against crime, but it is not part of the local police departments or sheriff's offices. Each County has a law enforcement coordinator who participates as an advisor to the board but is a non-voting member. The citizen's board is responsible for operations of the program, fund raising, public relations, and approval of rewards.