14-year-old pedestrian hurt after being hit by car that fled the scene on North Broad Street in Lititz, Pennsylvania
Minor struck by hit-and-run driver in Lancaster County
The minor was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street featuring a crosswalk on North Broad Street, near Lititz Springs Park on Friday, around 7:15 a.m.
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