Erik Boyles killed, driver at large following car crash into utility pole on 17th Street NW in Hickory, North Carolina

Modified Date:

Wed, 08/12/2015 - 9:54am

Accident Date:

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Passenger dies after Hickory crash, police still searching for driver

Police are searching for a man they say crashed a car and ran off, leaving a passenger in critical condition inside the car. Unrestrained passenger, Erik Boyles, had sustained critical injuries in the crash. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551. The Hickory Police Department say the investigation is ongoing.

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Type: Car Accident

Topics:

Hit and Run

People Involved:

Erik Boyles

Roadway:

17th Street NW near Main Avenue NW

City:

Hickory, NC

County:

Catawba County, NC

Area:

Charlotte, NC