In a troubling incident out of Parma, a mother and her two-year-old son were gravely injured in what authorities are describing as a hit-and-run. The collision occurred in the parking lot of Marc's grocery store, located at 7511 West Ridgewood Drive, just after 7 p.m. last Friday. As reported by WKYC, the 32-year-old woman and her young son were stepping off a sidewalk when a dark-colored sedan struck them.
The vehicle, which may be blue or black with silver trim and tinted windows, failed to stop after hitting the victims and is believed to have continued eastbound toward Ridge Road. The Parma Police Department has released low-quality video footage of the incident. According to FOX8 News, this footage captures the moments leading up to and following the collision, carefully omitting the immediate impact in consideration of viewers.
Both the mother and her child were rushed to MetroHealth Medical Center for treatment of their serious injuries. In the aftermath, Parma Police began an earnest search for the suspect vehicle. They checked cameras from area businesses, and while multiple vehicles matching the vehicle's description were observed, they were found to be unrelated to the incident, as detailed in statements by police provided to Cleveland19.
Parma Police are now seeking assistance from the public to track down the individual responsible for the hit-and-skip. They urge anyone who might have information leading to the identification or location of the driver to come forward. Contact details have been made available for anyone willing to help with the investigation, allowing individuals to reach out to Parma Police Department Crime Tip Line or via email at [email protected].
