CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are asking for the public's help finding the suspect vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run in east Charlotte Monday night.
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the crash happened on Harrisburg Road around 11 p.m. When officers got to the scene, they found a man lying in the road and a damaged bicycle. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Franklin David Leal, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Leal was traveling northeast on Harrisburg Road when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver ran from the scene but left debris from their vehicle that led detectives to believe the suspect car is a white 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle will have damage to its right front corner that includes a broken headlight and missing front bumper cover. There may also be damage to the hood and windshield of the car.
So far, no arrests have been made and CMPD has not identified any possible suspects in the case.
Anyone with information about this crash or any other incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
This is a developing story. Stick with WCNC Charlotte for the latest as more information becomes available.
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