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Police search for driver in Nashville hit-and-run that left tourist seriously injured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 21-year-old tourist seriously injured nearly three weeks ago.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Zach Carach was in Nashville with his family for his 21st birthday when he was struck by a Mitsubishi Mirage in the 1500 block of Church Street at approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18.
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As seen on video obtained by News 2, the 21-year-old was in a crosswalk when he was hit by the vehicle and thrown airborne. The Mitsubishi is then seen driving away. According to Carach's family, doctors said it's a miracle that he survived the crash.
On May 19, just a day after the hit-and-run, officers announced that investigators at a Mt. Juliet rental facility, but efforts continued to locate the driver.
The MNPD has now identified the driver as 32-year-old Tony Lopez-Infante of Venezuela. On Tuesday, June 3, police confirmed that warrants have been obtained for the Lopez-Infante for his connection to the hit-and-run crash that injured Carach.
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Upon his arrest, the 32-year-old will reportedly be charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, failure to render aid/file an accident report, attempted evidence tampering and driving without a license/insurance. Police added he is also wanted in Williamson County for an outstanding probation violation warrant related to a theft arrest.
According to officials, federal partners, including Homeland Security Investigations, are assisting in the search for the 32-year-old.
Anyone with information about Lopez-Infante's whereabouts is asked to call 615-742-7463. Officials added a reward is being offered, but did not disclose an amount.
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