Police search for driver after hit-and-run near West Harrison

Deputies release photos of possible suspect

(WEST HARRISON, Ind.) — Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck that was involved in a crash in Franklin County on Saturday night. 

It happened around 8:45 p.m. on Mortashed Road, just west of State Line Road near West Harrison. 

Deputies say a car was turning into a private drive when it was struck from behind by a pickup truck. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital for non life-threatening injuries. 

The pickup truck is described as a Chevrolet S-10 ZR2 and likely has heavy damage to the passenger side, as well as a flat tire. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at (765) 647-4138.

Franklin County deputies have released photos of who they believe is the suspect driving the truck. Here are two photos of the suspect and vehicle: