Photo:Walmart Supercenter/Google Maps; Lincolnton Police Department
Walmart Supercenter/Google Maps; Lincolnton Police Department
On Sunday afternoon,Lincolnton policeresponded to a call of an assault with a vehicle at a Walmart when a black SUV appeared to hit six people, according to a press release.
The victims were transported to Atrium Health-Lincoln Hospital and were treated for “various injuries,” but officials said the injuries were not life-threatening.
Those injured include Jose Calderon, 21; Luis Alcantar, 21; Zalapa Hermosillo, 27; Jorge Lopez, 33; Omar Cordova, 34; and Santiago Baltazar, 35. The victims are reportedly from El Salvador, Mexico, and possibly another country, theCharlotte Observerreported.
According to the newspaper, the victims worked at a North Carolina orchard.
In a statement to PEOPLE, the Lincolnton Police Department said, the alleged driver Daniel Gonzalez turned himself in.
Daniel Gonzalez.City of Lincolnton Police Department
City of Lincolnton Police Department
“The family members said he told them he panicked and left the scene,” the statement reads.
The Lincolnton Police Department said Gonzalez, who has been cooperating, was arrested and will be charged with felony hit-and-run. It’s unknown if Gonzalez has a lawyer who can comment on his behalf.
Officials described the suspect as a White male, and his car had a luggage rack attached to it. They also posted images and security footage of the vehicle leaving the scene, hoping for some help from the public.
Lincolnton Police Department Maj. Brian R. Greene toldThe New York Timesthat the migrants were interviewed after the crash but they had no connection to the driver.
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They ask that anyone who has any information regarding this incident contact the Lincolnton Police Department at (704) 736-8900. Detective M. Diallo is the lead investigator in this case.
source: people.com
