Hit and Run Vehicle Sought

Colorado State Patrol troopers are asking for public help locating a red pickup that caused quite a bit of damage when it crash and the driver fled the scene. According to a crash report released yesterday, the unknown driver was westbound on Colo. 34 near Morgan County Road 21. The pickup went off the right side of the road, collided with a mailbox, a Qwest utility box, and a fire hydrant. The driver fled the scene. Troopers believe the pickup to be a 4-door red model that was occupied by two males and two females. The red pick-up should have fresh front-end damage. Anybody with information about the red pick-up or the identity of the driver is asked to call the Colorado State Patrol at 970-522-4696.

Missing Fort Morgan Man

Fort Morgan Police are officially listing a man we told you about on Tuesday as missing. The department is asking public help in locating an Edgar Gerdes. He's been missing for a week. Gerdes lives in Fort Morgan, and may be driving a Maroon 2004 Dodge 2500 Colorado License Plate # 385-RNB. Mr Gerdes does suffer from some medical conditions requiring medication. He was last seen wearing a short sleeved striped shirt, blue jeans, and a ball cap with “Bass” on it. Mr. Gerdes could be in the Morgan County area or travelling to Iowa. He is an avid fisherman and could be at a campground or fishing area. According to a release late yesterday, Police have been unsuccessful in locating Mr. Gerdes and are asking for community help. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Fort Morgan Police Department at (970) 867-5678.