Authorities are asking for the public’s help after a child riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in Augusta.
The Augusta Department of Public Safety said the incident happened at around 7:10 p.m. in the 2400 block of Mainsgate, near Ewalt Elementary School. According to officials, the child was riding a bike in the area when a passing vehicle hit them.
The child suffered minor injuries in the crash. Officials have not released the child’s name, age or additional medical details.
Investigators said the driver stopped briefly after the collision but did not remain at the scene and did not report the accident.
Crash Happened Near Ewalt Elementary School
The reported hit-and-run occurred on Mainsgate, close to Ewalt Elementary School.
Because the crash involved a child on a bicycle near a school area, officials are treating the incident seriously and are working to identify the vehicle and driver involved.
The Augusta Department of Public Safety said the child was riding in the 2400 block when the vehicle struck them. It remains unclear what direction the child was travelling or whether any other people witnessed the crash.
Authorities have not said whether speed, distraction or visibility may have contributed to the incident.
Driver Left Scene After Stopping Briefly
Officials said the driver did not stay at the scene after the child was hit.
Although the vehicle reportedly stopped momentarily, the driver left without reporting the crash to law enforcement. Leaving the scene of a crash can complicate an investigation, especially when a pedestrian or bicyclist is injured.
Investigators are now asking anyone who may have seen the vehicle, captured video or noticed suspicious activity in the area to come forward.
Even small details could help authorities identify the driver.
Suspect Vehicle Described As Gray SUV
The vehicle involved in the crash is described as a gray SUV.
Authorities said it was last seen heading north on Mainsgate after the incident.
Officials have not released further details about the make, model, license plate or possible damage to the vehicle. Investigators may be looking for an SUV with signs of recent damage consistent with a collision involving a bicycle.
Residents in the area may be asked to check home security cameras, doorbell cameras or dashcam footage from around the time of the crash.
Public Asked To Help Investigation
Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is urged to contact the Augusta Department of Public Safety at 316-775-4500.
Tips can also be submitted to Augusta CrimeStoppers at 316-775-0055.
Authorities are especially interested in hearing from anyone who was near the 2400 block of Mainsgate around 7:10 p.m. Sunday or who saw a gray SUV travelling north shortly after the crash.
Information from witnesses could help investigators determine what happened and locate the driver.
A child suffered minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle near Ewalt Elementary School in Augusta.
The driver briefly stopped but left the scene without reporting the crash. Police are now searching for a gray SUV last seen heading north on Mainsgate and are asking the public to share any information that could help the investigation.