George Elliott back on his feet 4 months after hit-and-run

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There’s good news to share about an old friend.

It’s been nearly four months since a hit-and-run driver hit former WWAY personality George Elliott as he rode his three-wheel cycle early one morning on South College Road in Wilmington.

He says he suffered serious injuries, but the support from the community has been overwhelming and helped him get back on his feet.

“You don’t need many reasons to move to Wilmington. The people are it,” Elliott said. “And again proven to me why the people are it, they care! It’s great. The people are just beautiful here.”

Elliott, who worked at WWAY from 2011 to 2014, says he will have to deal with some of the injuries to his leg for the rest of his life. He had to have several surgeries to treat his injuries and an infection.

Police are still looking for the driver of the black pick-up or SUV that hit Elliott. If you have any information call Wilmington Police. WPD is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information in the case.