1 sent to hospital, police searching for vehicle in Scranton incident
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a person was sent to the hospital after a reported hit and run in Lackawanna County on Monday.
The Lackawanna County Communications Center told 28/22 News the Scranton Police Department was called shortly after 4:00 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Birney Avenue and Davis Street for a reported pedestrian struck by a car.
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Authorities explained that the pedestrian was struck by a Black Nissan Altima and was transported to a nearby hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.
The black car fled the scene, and it's unknown where it went, according to officials.
This is a developing story, and 28/22 News will provide updates as they are made available.
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