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Teen hospitalized after hit and run involving bicycle

Posted at 9:37 PM, Jul 28, 2014
and last updated 2014-07-28 21:54:23-04

Portsmouth, Va. – A 16-year-old girl has been hospitalized after she was hit while riding her bicycle in Portsmouth on Monday night.

Police say the driver did not stay on the scene after the accident.

Calls came in about the incident at 6:30 p.m. Officials say this happened at Des Moines and Lincoln Street.

The vehicle hit the teen on a bicycle as she was passing by causing her to fall.

Her injuries are not considered life-threatening.

This is being investigated as a hit and run accident.

They say the vehicle they are looking for is a white or light colored Chrysler 300.

Stay with NewsChannel 3 for more updates.