MINOT, ND — Minot police are asking for help identifying a driver after a hit-and-run seriously injured a 12-year-old child on Sunday afternoon. Officers were called about 4 p.m. to the area near 5th Ave. NW and 18th St. NW, where the child had been hurt in the roadway.
Investigators say the child was riding a motorized bicycle when the incident happened. Police have not released additional details about the child’s condition, but they say the injury was serious and that the driver left the scene.
Video appears to show Camaro behind the child before the crash
Police say they are reviewing footage from a nearby resident that appears to show a gray or silver third-generation Chevrolet Camaro traveling directly behind the child shortly before the incident. The same video also appears to show the vehicle leaving the area soon after.
Investigators believe the car is a Chevrolet Camaro from the 1982 to 1992 model years. Police said the license plate is unknown at this point, which is making the search more difficult.
Investigators focus on a 1980s or early 1990s Camaro
The vehicle description is now central to the investigation. Police are looking for a gray or silver Camaro from the third generation, a body style that was produced during the 1982 through 1992 model years. They are asking the public to help narrow down the car’s location or ownership.
That combination of color and model year could help investigators sort through tips from residents who may have seen the car in the neighborhood. For now, police have not identified a suspect or said whether they know who was driving.
Minot police ask residents to contact dispatch with tips
Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information about where it may be can call Minot Central Dispatch at (701) 857-1500. Police said even small details could help them track the driver or confirm the car involved.
The request for public help suggests investigators are still building the case and trying to move from vehicle description to a specific driver. At this stage, police have not announced any arrests or charges.
Hit and run cases often depend on witnesses and nearby cameras
Cases like this often hinge on quick reports from witnesses, neighborhood cameras, and any video captured by people nearby. In this case, police said the resident-provided footage is an important lead because it links a specific vehicle to the area before and after the injury.
Because the license plate is not known, investigators are relying on the public to help fill in the gaps. Police have said the investigation remains ongoing as they continue to review the footage and follow up on tips.
Police continue to search while the child recovers from serious injuries
The immediate concern remains the injured child, who was hurt in the roadway during the Sunday afternoon incident. Police have not said what led up to the crash or whether the bicycle and vehicle made direct contact, but they do say the child was seriously injured.
For now, the case remains open as investigators try to identify the driver and determine exactly what happened near the northwest Minot intersection. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.