Plattsburgh, New York – A woman in a wheelchair was injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday afternoon, prompting a public assistance request from state police.
According to New York State Police, troopers responded around 5:42 p.m. Feb. 12 to Ampersand Drive in the City of Plattsburgh for a reported vehicle-pedestrian collision.
Investigators said a black SUV, possibly a Jeep Patriot, allegedly struck the woman before fleeing northbound on Ampersand Drive. Authorities have not released the victim’s condition.
State police are asking anyone with information about the vehicle or driver to contact State Police Plattsburgh at 518-873-2750. Images of the suspected SUV were released as part of the investigation.
No arrests have been announced. The investigation remains ongoing.
The crash occurred in Clinton County near local businesses and residential areas, potentially affecting evening commuters and nearby residents.
Additional details will be released as they become available.
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