A manhunt is underway for a South Carolina hit-and-run driver who ran into an adult and two children Thursday.
Police were called to the scene on Sullivan’s Island around 1 p.m. after the suspect driving a sedan struck the victims, reported WCIV.
Isle of Palms Police Department Sgt. Matt Storen said that the driver had struck ‘multiple children’ near a local church in what investigators believe was an ‘intentional’ act.
The adult female victim and one of the children were taken to the hospital, while the other kid was treated at the scene and released to parents, according to WCBD.
Police said the child taken to the hospital was released and the adult is expected to be released.
The driver fled on foot and is currently armed with a knife. He is described as a ‘heavyset white male, balding with facial hair.’
Cops believe he is still in the area wearing a red shirt and dark shorts. He was last seen on foot on Jasper Boulevard between Station 30 and Station 32 Street.
‘Active search is underway in the area of Breach Inlet on Sullivan’s Island. White male bald head and a beard last seen wearing a red shirt and shorts. The subject is possibly armed and dangerous,’ Isle of Palms Police Department said on social media.
A manhunt is underway for a South Carolina hit-and-run driver who ran into an adult and two children Thursday
Police were called to the scene on Sullivan’s Island around 1 p.m. after the suspect driving a sedan struck the victims
Storen said ‘quick response’ teams were going door-to-door in search of the suspect and are checking easily accessible areas like sheds, trailers, boats and campers.
Sullivan’s Island Elementary sent an email to parents releasing kids from school early.
School officials did not allow students to walk or ride the bus home, stating that a legal guardian must pick up each child, according to the local news station.
