The suspected vehicle that hit 28-year-old Matt Tugwell on Saturday on the corner of East State Street and Dalrymple Drive was found by Baton Rouge Police Department Monday after investigators received a Crime Stoppers tip, according to BRPD.
The tip stated the suspected vehicle, a white Toyota Prius, could be found at a local body shop. Once investigators confirmed the damage to the vehicle was consistent with the evidence found at the scene, they took the vehicle into their possession, said BRPD spokesman Cpl. Don Coppola Jr.
Coppola said no arrest has been made yet, but measures are being taken to contact the owner of the vehicle as part of the ongoing investigation.
He said the driver of the vehicle is currently facing charges for hit and run, but further charges have not been determined.
Tugwell was crossing Dalrymple after receiving the walk signal when the vehicle struck him. He was treated at a local medical facility, according to the news report.
A Facebook page has been created, titled “Who Hurt Matt” and had more than 1,700 likes on Monday evening.
The page’s moderators published that Tugwell had surgery after suffering head injuries, which doctors said were not expected to leave lasting neurological problems. Tugwell is currently in ICU and in pain but talking, the site states.
In addition to updates on Tugwell’s health status, the page is calling for anyone with information to contact BRPD and continue sending well wishes for Tugwell’s recovery.