SMITHFIELD – Police are searching for a hit and run vehicle involved in a collision with a motorcycle. The accident was reported around 9:13pm Tuesday in the parking lot of Lowes Home Improvement at the entrance to CVS Pharmacy.
Police said John Brinchek III of Smithfield was operating a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle that collided with the passenger side of a Ford SUV. Brinchek was ejected onto the pavement and sustained injuries to his arm and leg but declined medical treatment.
A witness told police the driver of the SUV slowed and nearly stopped after the collision, then suddenly accelerated leaving the scene.
Police are searching for a blue or black 2004-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The SUV will be missing molding the right rear rocker panel molding which fell from the vehicle at the accident scene.
Anyone with information about the hit and run vehicle is asked to contact Smithfield Police at 919-934-2121.
I hate hit and run drivers. They have no spine to stand up and take responsibility for their actions. I hope they catch this SOB!