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Three vehicles identified by Burlington police after deadly hit-and-run in August

Michael Hensley, 31, was killed after a car struck the bike he was riding.
Credit: Burlington Police Department

BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Police Department has identified three vehicles after one man died in a hit-and-run crash in August. 

The three vehicles were traveling near the 2700 block of Maple Avenue near the time of the crash. 

On Aug. 16 around 11:17 p.m., the Burlington Police Department and Burlington Fire Department responded to the crash, which involved a pedestrian on a bicycle. 

The pedestrian, Michael Blake Hensley, 31, of Burlington, died on the scene from his injuries.

Police are asking anyone who recognizes the vehicles to contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500 or reach out to the Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100.

Credit: Burlington Police Department
Credit: Burlington Police Department
Credit: Burlington Police Department

ORIGINAL STORY

Continuing their investigation into last week's deadly hit-and-run accident on Maple Ave, the Burlington Police announced Thursday that Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

On Aug. 16, the BPD and Burlington Fire Department responded to a hit-and-run crash on the 2700 Block of Maple Ave. involving a man on a bicycle.

Officers said the man on the bicycle was identified as Michael Blake Hensley, 31, from Burlington. He ultimately died from his injuries at the scene.

The Burlington Police Department said they are looking for an older model SUV with noticeable front-end damage that was reported to have last been seen traveling north on Maple Ave. The police could not provide any other description of the vehicle or its driver.

If you have any information on the hit-and-run, call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers on their website or at 336-229-7100. 

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