Manhunt for Suspect Involved in Fatal Crash

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | 06:41am

HIT AND RUN IN WARREN COUNTY KILLS TWO PEOPLE

Nashville, Tennessee --- Tennessee State Troopers and officers in Warren County are searching for the driver of a pick-up truck involved in a deadly crash this morning. It happened on Highway 70 just west of the Centertown city limits. Investigators say at approximately 8:30 a.m., a red Nissan Frontier pick-up truck collided with a motorcycle, killing the driver and passenger of the motorcycle. The driver of the pick-up truck fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described as having a dark complexion, possibly being of Hispanic or Arabic decent. He is approximately five-foot, six inches tall, with a stocky build and dark hair. He was wearing a blue and white striped shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this suspect is urged to call the Tennessee Highway Patrol or their local authorities.

The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.

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