Suspected hit-and-run vehicle found

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Suspected hit-and-run vehicle found

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Nov 2, 2009 at 9:04 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2009 at 9:04 PM CST

Posted by Boua Xiong

Duluth police have found the car that hit and left a young man in critical condition.

The police department said calls from the public helped locate the black 2006 Honda CRV that hit 18–year–old Alexander Balluff early Saturday as he was walking with friends on Rice Lake Road. After striking Balluff the vehicle left the scene.

Balluff remains in critical condition at St. Mary's Medical Center.
The police department is still investigating the crash and asks anyone with information to call.

Thursday, Nov 5 at 6:26 PM Employee at ARCC wrote ...

I am so happy the driver was arrested! Alex and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:58 AM Aunt Mary wrote ...

Thank god they have an arrest. Thank you for keeping this in the news. I can't begin to tell you how this has affected our lives, we are all on hold, but especially Alex

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 2:39 PM Uncle Ken wrote ...

I especially want to thank Northland's Newscenter for your continuted help in not letting this drop out of the eye of anyone. I look to you as my first resource for the investigation as I live out of state. Thank you all!

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 2:18 PM Uncle Ken wrote ...

All we have is the vehicle, but we are closing in. Thanks to all for prayers, well wishes, and assistance! My family appreciates it!

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 2:16 PM Uncle Ken wrote ...

We haven't got em yet, just the vehicle from what I am hearing. But time is on our side for a change! Thanks to all for prayers and well wishes!

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 12:58 PM DJ wrote ...

Thank GOD the idiot has been caught! My prayers are with you and your family Uncle Ken

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 12:29 PM Concerned wrote ...

To Uncle Ken: My thoughts and prayers go out to your nephew and your entire family.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 11:34 AM Uncle Ken wrote ...

Finally the car has been found that did this to my Nephew. You can run but you can't hide!! Only question I have for the perpetrator, can you feel the police breathing down your neck?? I hope so!! I hope you haven't been able to sleep a wink like our family hasn't been able to since you did this! To everyone who has been looking and escpecially the people who called in tips to police, THANK YOU!!!

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 7:49 AM Wendy wrote ...

the car probably belongs to Mr. Dougherty. just sayin'....

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 3:08 AM gene wrote ...

probley a drunk one

Monday, Nov 2 at 11:41 PM Emily P. wrote ...

What kind of sick sick person could have left him there?

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