NORTH CAROLINA: Driver tries running over man several times but hits cat instead

NORTH CAROLINA — The driver of a pickup truck tried running over a man several times on the side of the road — but instead hit his cart containing his belongings and his cat, according to the Asheville Police Department.

The incident reportedly occurred just before 5pm on May 17 at the exit 44 off-ramp of I-40E. 

The driver is described as a white man, 30-40 years old, wearing a light-colored t-shirt, and ball cap, according to Asheville police. He was driving a white Ford F-150 with North Carolina license plate RCL-8595.

Neither the victim or his cat were hurt.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to text TIP2APD to 847411, use the TIP2APD smartphone app or call 828-252-1110.