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75-year-old woman struck in hit-and-run, police say

The victim, a 75-year-old woman, was struck by a dark-colored sedan shortly after 9 a.m. on the 100 block of River Drive in Lancaster Township, police said.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured an elderly pedestrian in Lancaster Township.

It occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on the 100 block of River Drive, according to Manheim Township Police.

The victim, a 75-year-old Lancaster woman, was found lying on the side of the road by responding officers. A witness reported hearing the impact of the woman being struck and observed a dark-colored sedan fleeing the scene, heading south. 

The vehicle did not stop at the scene, the witness reported.

Police believe the vehicle is suspected to have sustained front-end damage.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries. Police did not have an update on her condition.

Investigators are asking for help from the public in locating the suspect vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (717) 569-6401 or submit a tip online.

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