‘Somebody knows where he is': Search continues for suspect in Nashville hit-and-run that left tourist seriously injured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro police have identified a suspect in the hit-and-run that injured a 21-year-old man on a busy Nashville street. Police said warrants were obtained against 32-year-old Tony Lopez-Infante of Venezuela.
Zach Carach was celebrating his 21st birthday in Nashville with his family when a vehicle hit him and then drove off. The suspect is still on the run.
'It's been physically and mentally exhausting for everybody,' Sheena Carach, Zach's mom, said.
Zach has spent the last 16 days in the hospital. On May 18, Zach was visiting Nashville with his family and celebrating his 21st birthday. Zach looked both ways before crossing the street on Church Street. That's when the driver of this vehicle hit him and then drove off.
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Two days later, the vehicle was found in Mt. Juliet at a rental facility. However, the driver has not been caught but has now been identified.
'I'm his mom, and I'm lighting a fire. And I'm begging and pleading with every single citizen of this country to get this out there,' Sheena said.
Sheena has been sharing what she knows on social media and hopes someone will come forward with information. 'Somebody knows where he is, somebody knows where he's hiding, somebody is helping him hide.'
Sheena also questions why Metro does not have LPR cameras that she believes could have caught the vehicle before it entered Mt. Juliet. 'Why does Nashville, as big as they are, not have this, but everyone else does? I can't stress it enough.'
She said she will continue to fight for her son Zach at all costs.
If you know where the suspect may be, you're asked to call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
The suspect will face multiple charges, including driving without a license and insurance. He is also wanted in Williamson County for an outstanding probation violation warrant related to a theft arrest.
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There's also a GoFundMe up for Zach to help with all of the medical costs. You can find that here.
Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles posted on X that the man is in the U.S. illegally. Metro Nashville police would not confirm his legal status and directed News 2 to ICE. As of this article's publication, News 2 is still waiting for a response.
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