The Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 548 is requesting the public's help in identifying a driver who hit a firefighter and drove away.

The group said it happened just before 2:30 p.m. Monday, according to a Facebook post.

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The firefighter was working for TSR Tree Service at the time, doing tree removal duty off of Skycrest Drive. A dark-colored, 4-door sedan hit the firefighter and drove away. The Local 548 said that the firefighter was wearing a helmet, which they believe likely saved his life. The firefighter, Michael Rhodes, was taken to the hospital.

Rhodes said he has left the hospital since getting hit on Monday.

Raleigh police asked for help to identify the driver.

On Friday, Raleigh police said investigators are looking for the suspe

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