DURHAM — A Durham man is fighting for his life at alocal hospital after he sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-runaccident Friday night.
Police say James T. Thompson was standing on the corner of Elmo Streetand North Hyde Park Avenue when a car jumped the curb, striking Thompson.
The Chevette's driver fled. The passenger jumped out, removed thelicense plate and registration number, and then jumped into a Honda Accordand left the scene.
Thompson, thought to be between 52 and 54 years old, is in criticalcondition with what police described as a "life-threatening head injury."
Durham police ask anyone with information to call 919-560-4314.
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