WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department is asking for help locating a driver who ran over a skateboarder in March, destroying the man’s prosthetic leg in the process.
Police are offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
According to WPD, “On March 14, the victim and a friend were leaving the Greenfield Grind Skate Park at South 3rd Street and Park Street when the victim attempted the skate trick “ollie” over a pothole. While in the air performing the trick, the suspect vehicle struck the victim, who landed on the hood of the car. The suspect braked abruptly, causing the victim to roll off the front of the vehicle. The driver then sped up, running over the victim’s right arm and his right leg, destroying the prosthetic leg.”
The friend of the victim identified the vehicle as a red Mazda 3 or 6, mid-2000s model.
“The driver is described as a middle-aged man, in his late 30s or early 40s with a tan complexion and dark medium length hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact WPD at 910-343-3609, use Text A Tip or call Crime Stoppers,” WPD said.
