Jasper Pedestrian Hurt in Early Morning Hit-and-Run, Police Search For Suspect

FROM THE JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

JASPER -- The Jasper Police Department is investigating a Personal Injury Accident that occurred at the intersection of 9th Street/Main Street at approximately 5:15 a.m. on December 7, 2019. 

The accident involved a silver or gray van that struck a pedestrian crossing the street. 

The van left the scene after briefly checking on the injured pedestrian. 

The van was last seen northbound on Newton Street from the 9th Street intersection. No information about the driver or vehicle was shared at the scene. 

Anyone with information about the vehicle or driver is asked to call Jasper Police at 812-482-2255 or the anonymous tip like 812-481-COPS.