BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Police are searching for an alleged hit-and-run driver after A 12-year-old girl was struck and injured while walking to her school bus stop Wednesday morning in Brooklyn Park.
Brooklyn Park Police say the girl was struck near the intersection of 63rd Avenue North and Boone Avenue North just before 8:45 a.m. She sustained "moderate injuries" and was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Responding officers learned the driver of the vehicle fled the scene.
The suspect vehicle is described as a white Hyundai Sonata, which was seen traveling west on 63rd from the Bass Creek neighborhood and headed towards County Road 81, according to police.
Anyone with information on the vehicle or the driver responsible for hitting the child is asked to call 763-493-8222.
Police released this picture of the suspect vehicle, and said that the rearview mirror on the passenger's side is missing:
Plymouth Middle School Principal Tamiko Thomas confirmed in a letter to families that the 12-year old girl is a student at the school.
"Any time a young person is hurt or involved in an accident, it is upsetting for all involved and can be especially upsetting to students," Thomas wrote. "Our staff at PMS are available for support if your student needs to connect with them."