Newark, OH – Authorities in Licking County are asking for the public’s help after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-skip crash early Saturday morning.
According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around midnight on Saturday, September 20, 2025, along Route 13 near the Lost Lands Festival grounds. A pedestrian walking on the shoulder was struck by a vehicle. Officials said the victim sustained serious injuries, and the vehicle fled the scene without stopping.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. Troopers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, has dash cam footage, or possesses information about the suspect vehicle to come forward.
The crash site, just outside Newark in Licking County, is near where thousands of visitors travel for the Lost Lands Festival, raising concerns about increased pedestrian and traffic activity in the area.
Investigators stress that community assistance could be crucial in identifying the driver responsible. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 740-654-1523.
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