David Veltum critically injured in motorcycle crash with hit-and-run SUV on Dempsey Road in Westerville.
Modified Date:
Fri, 09/05/2014 - 6:20amAccident Date:
Friday, August 22, 2014
Westerville Police Search For SUV, Driver Suspected In Motorcycle Crash
Police said they believe the driver of the SUV contributed to the crash, forcing the motorcyclist off the roadway, and leaving the scene.
Motorcyclist injured in Westerville hit-skip crash
According to the medic run, the man on the motorcycle was thrown about 100 feet after he was struck, causing his helmet to come off.
Cash Reward Offered in Motorcycle Hit Skip Caught on Tape
Now, family and friends of the victim are handing out flyers in downtown Westerville, offering a thousand dollar reward for tips that lead to the driver's arrest.The flyer also provides additional information about the dark blue SUV pictured in the surveillance video. It's an older model, Ford Expedition.
New Reward Offered in Westerville Hit-Skip Investigation
Police also say after talking with the victim they believe the SUV has chrome or silver molding that surrounds the rear tail lights.Westerville police say Veltum's family has increased the reward for tips that lead to an arrest of the driver. The reward is now $3,000.
Police in Westerville are asking for the public's help to locate the hit-and-run driver that was involved in a crash with a motorcyclist on Dempsey Road Friday morning. Police said they believe the driver of the SUV forced the motorcyclist off the road. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 614-882-7444.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
David Veltum
Roadway:
Dempsey RoadCity:
Westerville, OHCounty:
Franklin County, OHArea:
Columbus, OH
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