Driver arrested after hit-and-run in I-40 construction zone, lanes reopen

May 03, 2023
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It happened around 3 a.m. near Jones Sausage Road in Wake County. Some lanes are still closed.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man is in custody after a hit-and-run on Interstate 40 that took place early this morning.

It happened around 3 a.m. near Jones Sausage Road in Wake County.

The hit-and-run took place on the eastbound side of the interstate.

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All lanes are currently open.

The driver of the car ran after the crash up towards Jones Sausage Road, but was found about 20 minutes later with the help of a K9 search.

We still do not know the condition of the person who was hit or who was taken into custody.

Source: WTVD-TV