LR police still seek hit-and-run driver

Officers are still looking for the driver who struck a Pulaski County employee last week and fled the scene.

According to a police report, Angela Scroggins, 58, was crossing Broadway in the pedestrian lane July 5 when a gray GMC or Chevrolet pickup turned from Third Street and struck her, knocking her several feet across the road.

The driver of the truck, who witnesses said was about 50 to 60 years old, drove away initially, according to video footage. After driving away, the man reportedly backed up, got out of the vehicle and gathered up Scroggins’ purse and belongings.

Officers said he placed the belongings on the ground beside Scroggins and drove away.

MEMS transported Scroggins to CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. Little Rock police spokesman Steve Moore said Scroggins’ injuries were not life-threatening.

Lt. Michael Ford of the department said officers do not have a suspect in custody and are asking the public for help in finding the driver.