Gainesville, Fla. – In a bid to track down the driver responsible for a hit-and-run accident, the Gainesville Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance. The incident in question involved a white Chevrolet van that collided with a scooter on NE Waldo Road in the early hours of April 7. At approximately 5:45 a.m., the crash left the scooter rider with serious injuries and the driver of the van fled the scene, heading southbound after a brief stop in the median.

Investigators at the crash site recovered white paint chips and a Chevrolet emblem, pointing to the involvement of a Chevrolet van. Authorities suggest the vehicle, likely a newer model ranging from 2003 to 2025, would have noticeable front-end damage from the collision.

The police are urging anyone with information about this vehicle or the incident to come forward. Officer Debra Page can be contacted directly at 352-393-7744 or via email at pagedj@cityofgainesville.org. Additionally, Alachua County Crime Stoppers offers an anonymous tip line at 352-372-STOP (7867). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app or their website.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Importantly, those providing tips can remain anonymous and need not disclose their identity, ensuring privacy and encouraging more people to step forward with valuable information.

If you have any information on this case, please contact Officer Debra Page at 352-393-7744 or pagedj@cityofgainesville.org. You can remain anonymous by contacting Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc 352-372-STOP(7867), download the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app, or visit Crime Stoppers pays up to $1000, if the information you provide results in an arrest. You don’t have to give your name… just call in with what you know. If an arrest is made, you get paid!