UPDATE 10-11-2022 0803hrs - The driver of the vehicle has been identified and charges are pending.

On Saturday, October 08, 2022 at approximately 19:39hrs Lower Saucon Township Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Leithsville Rd (Rt 412) near the Giant Food Store for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival officers were informed that a dark in color SUV possibly grey was traveling southbound on Leithisville Rd (Rt412) at a very high rate of speed. After negotiating a curve near Meadows Rd the offending vehicle either lost control or was passing a vehicle and entered the northbound lane striking a northbound vehicle.

The vehicle then fled the scene continuing south on Leithsville Rd (Rt412). The driver of the struck vehicle suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. Officers found a vehicle part from the offending vehicle on scene which was identified as a Ford Explorer left drivers side front door molding from a 2020 -2021 year model, see attached photo. The offending vehicle should have heavy damage to the driver side of the vehicle. Anyone having information pertaining to the offending vehicle/operator are asked to contact the Lower Saucon Township Police Department via 610-317-6110 or submit an online tip on our Crime Watch page, thank you.