— from the Henderson Police Department
On February 12, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., patrol units with the Henderson Police Department responded to the 400 block of South Chestnut Street in reference to a hit-and-run collision involving a utility pole.
Upon arrival, officers determined that a vehicle had struck a utility pole with enough force to snap the pole in half before leaving the scene.
Utility crews responded to the area to make necessary repairs and address the damage.
A witness described the suspect vehicle as a black SUV. Officers canvassed the surrounding area and located a black 2006 BMW X5 SUV with front-end damage and a fictitious registration plate at 812 High Street.
The driver was identified as 53-year-old Tracy Carter of Manson. Carter was cited for:
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Driving while license revoked
- Fictitious registration plate
- No liability insurance
He is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on February 23. An additional charge for property damage is pending.
