Walter Noe Mendez Mendez -person of interest in the hit-and-run crash that killed an 18-month-old child in south Morristown

Morristown Police Department (MPD) investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in the hit-and-run crash that killed an 18-month-old child in south Morristown last night.

At approximately 10:40pm Saturday evening, police were called to the scene on Louise Avenue where a white Scion tC had accelerated backwards into a residence. The child was sleeping inside and was killed in the impact.

The driver fled the scene.

Investigators would like to speak to Walter Noe Mendez Mendez, believed to be in his early twenties, of Morristown concerning the incident. Mr. Mendez is a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes (see attached photo).

Anyone with information concerning Mr. Mendez’s whereabouts or who sees him is asked not to approach him, instead contact the dispatch center immediately at 423-585-2701. Anonymous tips will also be accepted at 423-585-1833.