A pedestrian was struck by a car at 4:29 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, near the entrance of Clarkson Tower at Nebraska Medical Center. Officers say the suspect was driving a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo with in-transit temporary plates and a sunroof. A picture of the actual car is below.
The driver was traveling eastbound toward the 42nd Street and Dewey Avenue intersection when the vehicle struck and injured a pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to Nebraska Medical Center, where they were treated for their injuries and later released. The vehicle sustained damage to the front left headlight and driver’s side front fender. The driver then fled the scene southbound from the 42nd and Leavenworth streets intersection.
Anyone with information should contact UNMC Public Safety Investigations at 531-559-1111 or email Public Safety. This is an active investigation, and Public Safety continues to follow up on tips they already have received.