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Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS · 1/12/2026 09:00 AM
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Year-old (number withheld) need units to respond.
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One four five South Main Street, (number withheld) South Main Street reference to a traffic accident.
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Hit-and-run with pedestrian near South Main St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, units in Galax responded to a possible hit-and-run involving a pedestrian near South Main Street. The vehicle involved, possibly a red Ford Explorer, left the scene before law enforcement arrived. The complainant remained nearby in a Dodge Challenger. The call originated from the county sheriff’s office, and officers later checked nearby businesses, including restaurants, for the involved vehicle.

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S Main St, Galax, VA 24333
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