Hit and Run Driver Caught

Wilkesboro Police did find a man involved in a hit and run accident Saturday evening.   The wreck happened at Hwy 16/18 at Woodfield Way Intersection.  The hit and run vehicle, a red Nissan, was found by Police a short distance from the wreck.  It was parked at the end of a road with no driver.  The driver was found walking toward Suncrest Farms.  He led Police on a short foot chase but was finally caught and arrested.  The driver, Christian Chavez of North Wilkesboro, was arrested from hit and run, resisting arrest, and outstanding warrants.