Coventry police seek driver in hit-and-run crash that left person injured

COVENTRY, R.I. — Coventry police are asking for the public’s help as they work to identify the driver allegedly involved in a hit and run crash that left someone injured earlier this week.

According to a post shared by the Coventry Police Department, the incident happened on April 1 around 3:30 pm on Arnold Road near New London Turnpike.

Investigators say the vehicle involved is believed to be a blue or gray Kia Sportage, possibly a 2014 model, with out of state plates. The SUV is expected to have heavy front end damage and may have deployed airbags as a result of the crash.

Police say the vehicle was last seen traveling on Gay Street and in the Centre of New England area and may have been heading toward Route 95.

Anyone who may have seen the vehicle or has information that could help identify the driver is urged to contact Coventry Police at 401-826-1100 or email Tips@Coventrypd.org