Authorities Search for Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision in Randleman

RANDLEMAN, N.C. (ACME NEWS) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that took place Wednesday morning on U.S. 311 near Brookwood Acres Drive in Randolph County.

According to investigators, the collision occurred at approximately 7:43 a.m. on Oct. 30, when Samuel Hubern Lilly, 44, of Randleman, N.C., was walking north in the southbound lane of U.S. 311. A northbound vehicle reportedly crossed the centerline and struck Lilly, who died at the scene.

Authorities are seeking a silver or light gray Toyota Tacoma, model year 2005-2011, believed to be connected to the incident. The truck is expected to have visible damage on the front passenger-side fender.

The State Highway Patrol has released an example image of a similar Toyota Tacoma model to illustrate the likely areas of damage on the suspect vehicle.

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect vehicle is urged to contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Tips can be submitted by dialing *HP (*47) on a mobile device or by calling the communications center at 1-800-445-8621.