Carjacking victim hit by his own vehicle in hit and run incident

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Authorities are asking the public for information after a man was carjacked and then hit by his own vehicle.

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a crash with injuries July 16 around 10:48 p.m. on Zinc Plant Road. They found a man in his early 40s sitting on the side of the road. Before losing consciousness he was able to tell deputies that he was struck by a vehicle.

The man was flown by helicopter to a Nashville hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition.

Investigators determined the victim was driving a white 1995 Ford Explorer. They believe he was carjacked and hit by his own vehicle as the suspect or suspects drove off.

Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Al Maynard at 931-648-0611 ext 13411. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS (8477) or visit www.P3tips.com/591. Crime Stoppers offers up to a $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons involved in a crime. All callers remain anonymous.