Update: Greensboro Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run

Please see the following case update:

A Crime Stoppers' tip led to the arrest of a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run in Greensboro earlier this year.

Javier Fransisco Solis, 28, of High Point, was recently charged with felony hit and run resulting in death.

The victim's family was notified of the arrest.

Solis posted a $35,000 secured bond.

"This case is a reminder that Crime Stoppers is a vital resource that helps solve cases that might otherwise remain unsolved by allowing people to share information anonymously and safely. Most importantly, it helps bring justice and closure to victims and their families, all while strengthening safety across our community," said Stacey Finch, Crime Stoppers

Greensboro Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run

GREENSBORO, NC (January 17, 2026) - Greensboro Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian.

At approximately 7:33 a.m. today, Greensboro Police, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the area of NC 68 near Gallimore Dairy Road after callers reported seeing a person lying near the road. The person was pronounced dead at the scene; The individual's identity is being temporarily withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was traveling north on NC 68 at approximately 8:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, when it struck this pedestrian. The vehicle did not remain on scene.

The involved vehicle is possibly a white Infiniti Q50.

The Greensboro Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit is handling the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000; or, download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.