— HPD Chief Marcus Barrow press release
On Monday, April 18, 2022, at approximately 11:45 AM, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Biscuitville, 1537 Dabney Drive Henderson, NC in reference to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle that was involved in the collision had fled the scene.
The collision involved a 69-year-old male who was walking towards the business. The suspect vehicle came from around the corner of the building and struck the male. The male was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Through the ongoing investigation conducted by the responding officer, the driver was identified as Desiree Downey, 26, of Durham, NC. Ms. Downey was arrested on April 19, 2022, and was charged with felony hit and run. She received a $3,500 secured bond pending a court hearing on April 21, 2022.
