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LSO seeking information regarding hit and run injury crash

Laurel County, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Sgt. Brett Reeves is investigating a hit and run 2 vehicle injury traffic crash which occurred on US 25 approximately 1/2 mile north of London on Thursday afternoon August 18, 2016 at approximately 1:45 PM.

The investigating deputy reports that apparently a silver colored SUV was making a left turn off US 25 to travel into a business parking lot when it was struck in the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle that struck her, a silver colored car then backed up and left the scene, failing to stop.

The silver car could possibly be a Saturn and will have front end damage.

The driver of the SUV was identified as Donna Renea Childers age 52 of London – transported by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County to St. Joseph Hospital London for treatment of possible injuries.

Assisting at the scene of the crash was: Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County and East Bernstadt Volunteer Fire Department.

Photo of crash site provided by Sgt. Brett Reeves.

Anyone with any information regarding the silver colored car that fled the scene is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff's office at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000.

Information will be strictly confidential. Investigation is continuing.

 

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