Child on Bicycle Struck by Hit and Run Driver

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On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 2:30 pm, a child on a bicycle was struck by an unknown motorist. The child was traveling southbound in the 300 block of Gettysburg Pike when a witness observed a dark blue sedan strike the back of the bicycle, causing the child to flip over and land on the ground. The vehicle then fled the scene. It was reported that a gray sedan was driving behind the blue sedan and likely witnessed the crash. The child sustained injuries and was transported to Hershey Medical Center for treatment.

Upper Allen Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of the striking vehicle.

Upper Allen Police were assisted by the Upper Allen Fire Department and Penn State Health EMS on the scene.

The Upper Allen Township Police Department can be reached at 717-795-2445. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting:www.upperallenpolice.com