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Child hit by vehicle, police investigating

According to Upper Allen Township Police, a child was hit by a dark blue sedan while riding a bicycle.
Credit: Upper Allen Township Police Department

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County are investigating a hit-and-run that left a child hospitalized. 

According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, a child riding a bicycle was struck by an unknown driver on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

The child was traveling southbound down the 300 block of Gettysburg Pike when a witness reportedly observed a dark sedan hit the back of the bicycle, which caused the child to flip over and land on the ground; the vehicle then fled the scene.

Officers stated that a gray sedan was behind the blue sedan and likely witnessed the crash.

The child sustained injuries and was taken to Hershey Medical Center for treatment.

Upper Allen Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the involved vehicle's driver. Tips can be submitted by calling the police at 717-795-2445 or anonymously at upperallenpolice.com.

   

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