Authorities still searching for hit-and-run driver
Jan. 30—TUPELO — Police are still searching for the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run Saturday night in Tupelo. But after further investigation, authorities are no longer looking for a black Toyota. That vehicle has been ruled out.
"We encourage anyone on Highway 45 near Eason Boulevard around 9 p.m. open Jan. 27 who may have seen something related to this incident to please contact TPD," said police spokesman Capt. Doug Mansell. "Any small detail could benefit the investigation."
Police were called out to Highway 45 just north of the Eason Boulevard intersection Saturday night for a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Once there, officers located a deceased male, later identified by Lee County Coroner as Richard Spencer Harvey, 32, of Philadelphia.
The driver of the car did not stop and has not been located.
Anyone with information is asked to contact TPD at 662-841-6491, tpdrecords@tupeloms.gov or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi at 1-800-773-TIPS.
