Florida man wanted for fatal hit and run in WNC

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Photo credit Transylvania County Sheriff's Office

Two months after the fact, a Florida man is wanted in connection to a fatal hit and run in Western North Carolina. On the night of October 3rd, a pedestrian was hit on Asheville Highway in Brevard.

The victim, 50 year old Roy Lee Waters of Brevard died from his injuries on October 6th. The Brevard Police Department and Transylvania County Sheriff's Office have identified the suspect as, 45 year old Robert Michael Boland of Palm City, Florida.

Police say Boland fled the scene, he remains at large as of the time of this report. Boland is wanted on charges of hit and run, obstruction of justice and driving with a revoked license.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Transylvania County Sheriff's Office