Police say intoxicated man hit seven in Durham

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Monday, September 25, 2017
Police say intoxicated man hit seven in Durham
Authorities say seven people were hit by a car in Durham Sunday morning.

DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Seven people were hit by a car in Durham around 2:45 a.m. Sunday morning, said authorities.



It happened near a parking lot of "La Luna" nightclub located in the 3000 block of Auto Drive.



Police said that a crowd was standing outside when 23-year-old Hugo Romero-Robles drove into them and drove away.



According to police, two of the seven people hit were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.



Authorities said that Romero-Robles was intoxicated. He has been charged with DWI and a hit and run felony.



Romero-Robles is due in court Monday Morning.

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