TOWN OF EVANS, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Town of Evans Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash on Derby Road.
The hit-and-run occurred on Monday in front of 7380 Derby Road. Police said an 89-year-old man was standing at his mailbox when he was struck by and unknown make and model vehicle. The driver allegedly fled and was last observed traveling west towards Sturgeon Point Road. The man suffered arm, leg and back injuries and was taken to ECMC.
According to police, pieces of a side view mirror believed to be the passenger side mirror of the vehicle were found at the scene.
On Tuesday afternoon police announced a 17-year-old Town of Evans resident has come forward and is cooperating.
Police said the teen has been charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and due to their age their name will not be released.
We spoke with Jim Eischen, one of the victim's neighbors, he has known the victim for 25 years.
"He's a military veteran, he's a proud American, he's a good man," said Eischen.
A family member who is at ECMC with the victim told 7 News he suffered numerous injuries and is in the ICU.
