High Point police seek black Dodge Charger in hit-and-run crash

High Point police are trying to track down a black Dodge Charger after a hit-and-run crash on W. Wendover Avenue left one driver struck from behind and the other vehicle gone before officers arrived.

The crash happened around 8:25 p.m. Saturday, May 9, near Gisbourne Drive, when a vehicle stopped at a red light was rear-ended. Police said the second driver fled the scene, leaving investigators to piece together the crash from the vehicle description and any possible witness accounts.

Investigators are looking for a black 2011 to 2014 Dodge Charger with a spotlight, black steel wheels with silver center caps and major front-end damage. That combination of features is unusual enough that police are hoping someone noticed the car on W. Wendover Avenue, on nearby roads in High Point or at a business along the corridor.

The High Point Police Department’s Traffic Unit includes eight officers, among them one hit-and-run investigator, and the department is asking the public to help supplement the case. Anyone with information can call the hit-and-run investigator at 336-883-3224. Anonymous tips can also be given to High Point Crime Stoppers at 336-889-4000 or through the P3 Tips app.

The case comes as state crash data shows North Carolina’s roads remain dangerous. The 2024 Traffic Crash Facts report says reportable crashes rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024, fatalities increased 2.7% and pedestrian deaths climbed 12%. Against that backdrop, hit-and-run crashes are especially difficult because they can leave victims with injuries, damage and few immediate answers while police search for leads after the fact.

State insurance guidance says drivers should call police after an accident, especially in hit-and-run cases, and gather witness names, addresses and phone numbers when possible. On a busy stretch like W. Wendover Avenue, where traffic moves through High Point’s commercial corridor, even a small detail from a witness, dashcam or security camera can make the difference in identifying the driver who fled.