Officials with the Raleigh Police Department say they are now "rescinding" a specific description of a vehicle suspected in a fatal hit-and-run, citing "updated findings."
On Tuesday, authorities released a description saying the vehicle believed to be involved in a New Year's Day hit-and-run was a dark-colored Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon.
Now, police say while those vehicles are not eliminated as possibilities the search for the suspect vehicle is again broadened to include dark-colored mid-size pickup trucks of all makes and models.
Investigators believe the truck most likely has front end damage and was last seen traveling southbound on South Saunders Street.
The victim in that incident, 32-year-old Melissa Sue Johnson, was transported to WakeMed, where she was pronounced dead.
"He hit and took a life. Our precious Melissa. We're very upset and want him brought to justice," said Johnson's aunt, Teri Shaw.
Anyone with information on the accident is asked to call Raleigh Police.
Meanwhile, family members say they're struggling to cover the funeral costs.
"The funeral costs are outrageous but it is what it is," Shaw said.
The Caraleigh Community Watch group is helping collect money. About $1,300 is needed by noon Thursday in order to cover the "opening" and "closing" costs of the grave site.
"I'm not going to stand back and see the mother and daddy hurt because they don't have the money," said Mildred Flynn, chairperson of the organization.
As of Wed. night, she had collected about $500.
To donate through the Caraleigh Community Watch group, call Mildred Flynn at (919) 834-5877.
The family has also set up a fund.
To donate to the “Melissa Sue Johnson Fund,” visit any State Employees Credit Union or call: 1-888-732-8562
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