Asheville Police identify suspected hit and run vehicle

Photo courtesy of APD

From the Asheville Police Department:

Update in Hit and Run suspect vehicle

Asheville Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit and run that took place on Sunday, Nov. 20 at approximately 2:24 a.m. as a silver Saturn Vue model years 2002-2007. The vehicle would be similar to the vehicle in the picture above. The vehicle may have right front fender and bumper missing as a result of the collision.  Anyone with information is asked to call Asheville Police at 828-252-1110 or Buncombe County Crimestoppers at 828-255-5050.

On Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at approximately 2:24 a.m. Asheville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on US 25 below the I-40 bridge.  Jared Anthony Leyva, 22, of Black Mountain, was traveling southbound on US 25 on a bicycle when he was struck from behind. The Saturn did not remain at the scene.  Leyva was transported to Mission Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition.

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Max Hunt grew up in South (New) Jersey and graduated from Warren Wilson College in 2011. History nerd; art geek; connoisseur of swimming holes, hot peppers, and plaid clothing. Follow me @J_MaxHunt

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