Gastonia Police searching for hit-and-run driver in deadly crash

GASTONIA, N.C. – Gastonia Police need help finding a hit and run driver in Gastonia. Investigators say 46-year-old Christopher McAllister died after his moped was struck by a SUV.

It happened around 8:45 last Tuesday night.

Gastonia police shared a map showing the location at West Walnut Avenue and North Ransom Street. Police are looking for a gray or dark Jeep Compass or Cherokee that may have light to moderate front-end damage.

Anyone with information should call Gastonia Police.