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Albemarle County | Police locate vehicle implicated in hit-and-run, driver not involved

Crystal Graham

The Albemarle County Police Department has identified the driver in the photograph it released earlier today and determined they were not involved in the hit-and-run incident.

ACPD is continuing to ask the public to come forward with any information that would lead to locating the suspect vehicle and to check their dash cam footage.

 

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The Albemarle County Police Department has released a photo of the suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run incident in Esmont early Thursday.

As a result of the incident, a child sustained an injury to their foot and was transported to UVA Health for treatment. The injuries were not considered life-theatening.

ACPD is asking the public for help locating the driver of the dark sedan pictured.

The crash occurred between 7:10 and 7:25 a.m. on Sept. 4.

The low-resolution image shows a vehicle that was traveling along Porters Road around the time of the incident which occurred at the intersection with King Solomons Lane.

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The incident is under investigation.

ACPD is looking for potential dash cam footage for information related to this incident.

Anyone with information should contact (434) 296-5807 or (434) 977-4000.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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