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Sheriff's Office Investigating A Hit And Run Accident Near Litchfield

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:44:11 CDT
(Hillsboro)--The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding a hit and run accident that happened Monday evening north of Litchfield. According to the Sheriff's Office, the incident happened Monday evening at 7:15 on North 16th Avenue near Stratmeyer Trial.

A family was walking westbound on North 16th Avenue when a full size four door car struck the family from behind. Reportedly an unidentified man was pushing a nine month old infant in a stroller when the accident happened. Both individuals suffered serious injuries. The mother of the infant was also injured in the accident.

The reported vehicle suffered damage to the passenger side, which included a broken passenger side mirror. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office, or the Macoupin Montgomery County Crimestoppers at 1-800-352-0136.