Woman wanted over hit and run 'poses for picture with damaged car'

WARNING – DISTRESSING CONTENT: Police are looking for a woman who they say struck another woman with a car, then posted a picture of herself and the damage to the car on social media.

Wilmington police, in US state of North Carolina, say on their Facebook page that warrants have been issued for 22-year-old Courtnay Danielle Lawrence on multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon.

Police say Lawrence was identified based on tips they received.

Police in the US are searching for Courtnay Danielle Lawrence, over a hit and run, after investigators say they found a photo of Lawrence posing with the damaged car. Source: Wilmington, NC Police Department/ Facebook
Police in the US are searching for Courtnay Danielle Lawrence, over a hit and run, after investigators say they found a photo of Lawrence posing with the damaged car. Source: Wilmington, NC Police Department/ Facebook

According to police, a motorist intentionally struck a woman on Wednesday (local time).

The victim was hit in the right hip, went airborne and landed on her left side.

Authorities say the woman suffered multiple injuries to her head, shoulder, hips and knees.

Police say a male pedestrian seen in the video fled the scene. Investigators say he’s romantically linked to Lawrence.

Distressing footage of the hit and run was shared online by police. Source: Wilmington, NC Police Department/ Facebook
Distressing footage of the hit and run was shared online by police. Source: Wilmington, NC Police Department/ Facebook
The injured woman can be seen on the road after the incident. Source: Wilmington, NC Police Department/ Facebook
The injured woman can be seen on the road after the incident. Source: Wilmington, NC Police Department/ Facebook