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Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run, GCSD asking for tips to locate suspect vehicle

A pedestrian walking along North Legion Road in the Solsberry area of eastern Greene County was injured around midnight when he was hit by a passenger car that did not stop. GCSD is asking for information from the public to help locate a dark-colored passenger car with loud exhaust that may have damage on the driver’s side, front hood and/or windshield. Call the Greene County Sheriff’s Department or Greene County CrimeStoppers at 812-847-5463.

According to GCSD Deputy Harvey Holt, Gregory Burgess was walking southbound, facing oncoming traffic, on North Legion Road, Solsberry, when the incident occurred around 12 a.m., Saturday, December 4. Burgess was not wearing reflective clothing or using a light.

As Burgess was walking on the edge of the roadway, a possibly-dark-colored passenger car with loud exhaust, headed south, crossed the center line and hit Burgess. The vehicle did not stop after striking Burgess. The vehicle may have damage on the driver’s side, front hood and/or windshield.

Burgess was transported from the scene by Greene County Ambulance to a hospital for medical treatment. His injuries were reported to be minor.

In addition to personnel from the sheriff’s department and ambulance service, the Center Fire Department also assisted on the scene.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department or call Greene County CrimeStoppers at 812-847-5463. Callers to CrimeStoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.