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Police seek driver after child injured in Whitehaven hit-and-run

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A child was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Whitehaven Sunday afternoon.

Memphis Police say officers responded to the crash on Lydgate Road near Auburn Road around 3:25 p.m.


Police say a driver struck a young girl and left the scene without attempting to render aid.

The child sustained critical injuries.

A witness told police that a black, dark blue, or gray 2-door car, possibly a Honda Civic or Toyota Yaris, struck the child as she walked across Lydgate.

Police say the car may have front end, hood, and windshield damage. MPD posted a picture of the vehicle on their Facebook page.

If you have any information about the hit-and-run crash, call Crime Stoppers at (901)-528-CASH.