The Euclid Police Department is reaching out to the community in search of any information that could lead to the identification of a driver who struck a 14-year-old girl with their vehicle and subsequently fled the scene, as reported by Cleveland19. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, August 19, at the junction of East 200th Street and Lake Shore Boulevard, left the young girl with minor injuries sustained while she was in the crosswalk.
Witnesses and any individuals with knowledge about the gray Dodge Caliber in question are encouraged to come forward by contacting officer K. Moore at the Euclid Police, the car, which was involved in the incident, was captured by surveillance footage near the scene however, the quality of the video was not sufficient to discern the vehicle's license plate number, WKYC informs.
According to a Facebook post by the Euclid Police Department, the police are "actively investigating" the situation and have made a public appeal for assistance. The police's plea emphasizes the seriousness of the hit-and-run, a crime that carries significant legal penalties and underscores the value the community places on pedestrian safety and accountability.
Further details about the ongoing investigation have been sparse, those with information that might aid the case are being asked to dial 216-731-1234 and leave a message for Officer Kashiff Moore, badge No. 32, as emphasized by a post from FOX8. The police are urging anyone who can help to reach out in the hopes that the collective effort will bring justice for the young girl and ensure the streets are safe for all who traverse them.
