Reward offered to find driver who hit WWAY alum George Elliott, took off

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that hurt former WWAY personality George Elliott earlier this month.

George Elliott, 59, was riding his three-wheel cycle north on South College Road around 5:40 a.m. May 11 when a black pickup truck hit him in front of the CVS and then left.

The suspect continued north on South College Road onto Chalmers Drive, where the truck stopped for a short time. The suspect then turned left, heading north on South College Road making a U-turn at the Ace Hardware, then headed south on South College Road, passing the Elliott, who was laying in the road.

The suspect vehicle could have damage on the passenger side and may have a missing passenger side mirror. WPD was able to pull some dark images from traffic cameras of the vehicle.

Elliott was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he underwent surgery for serious injuries.

Elliott, who worked at WWAY from 2011 to 2014, told the station last week he was home from the hospital and “getting better.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact WPD at (910) 343-3600 or use Text A Tip.

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