Wilmington Police searching for suspect who crashed into pole, drove off

Wilmington, NC (WWAY) —  Wilmington Police are searching for the driver involved in a hit and run earlier this month.

It happened around 5:40 p.m. on October 9.

Police say Arron David Thaddeus Hatcher, 44, was driving north in the 1800 block of Carolina Beach Road when he drove off the road and onto the sidewalk before striking a Duke Energy power pole.

It caused roughly $3,000 in damage.

Police say a witness approached the vehicle and found Hatcher unconscious. After the witness woke the suspect, Hatcher drove a few feet before passing out again. When the suspect awoke the second time, he drove off, but not before the witness was able to take down his registration.

Hatcher has warrants for his arrest for hit and run leaving the scene with property damage, reckless driving to endanger the public, operating a vehicle with a revoked license, and operating a vehicle with no insurance.

Anyone with information on Hatcher’s whereabouts should contact WPD at (910) 343.3609 or use Text A Tip.