Teen in Critical Condition after Pedestrian Crash on East College Way [Mt Vernon, WA]

Teen Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on East College Way near North 35th Street in Mt Vernon

 
MT VERNON, WA (November 16, 2020) – A teenage girl is now in critical condition after a pedestrian crash on East College Way on Monday evening.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened near North 35th Street shortly after 5:00 PM.
 
Based on a report, the 16-year-old girl was walking on the road near the intersection at the time of the crash. Due to unknown reasons, a white or silver Toyota Prius came and struck the victim. Subsequently, witnesses said the driver drove away at a high rate of speed without rendering aid to the victim.
 
Medics arrived and rushed the girl to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
 
At this time, Mount Vernon Police are asking for help in finding the driver of the suspect vehicle. In addition, they ask anyone with information to call their police dispatch center at (360) 428-3211 or the Mount Vernon Police Department at (360) 336-6271.
 
Authorities strictly remind motorists to not leave the scene after an accident. However, wait for the authorities to arrive. In addition, give way to pedestrians who cross the street to avoid getting into an accident.

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