Lang
9/24/19
Iowa City Police are seeking a hit-and-run driver who struck a child.
According to an ICPD news release, at approximately 3:23 P.M. Tuesday officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident that occurred approximately ten minutes earlier at the intersection of Governor and Burlington Streets. A 12-year-old male was crossing the street when he was struck by what he believed to be a white van that was westbound on Burlington, turning north on Governor. It was reported that the van’s driver stopped until the child got to his feet with assistance from an unknown witness, then continued northbound on Governor.
The ICPD is attempting to identify the driver of the vehicle, as well as the passer-by who assisted the child. If you have information regarding this incident please call the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5276.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact them online at iccrimestoppers.org or by phone at 358-TIPS (8477) . All calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information do not have to reveal their identity to collect a reward.
