Authorities are investigating a troubling hit-and-run incident that left a juvenile pedestrian injured Friday morning in Plumas Lake.
According to initial reports, the collision occurred at the intersection of River Oaks Boulevard and Leighton Grove Drive, where the young pedestrian was struck while using a marked crosswalk. Emergency calls came in shortly after the incident, prompting a rapid response from law enforcement and medical personnel.
First responders arrived on scene to find the juvenile suffering from injuries sustained in the crash. Paramedics provided immediate medical assistance before transporting the victim to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The extent of the injuries has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Officials confirmed that the driver involved in the collision fled the scene without stopping to render aid or provide identification, making this a hit-and-run investigation. Authorities are now working to gather surveillance footage, interview witnesses, and identify the suspect vehicle.
