Police Searching For Hit & Run Vehicle

Just after midnight Hazleton City Police and EMS responded to the area of Church and 22nd Streets for a report of an unresponsive male laying in the roadway.

Witnesses state that a white four door sedan with one occupant fled the area heading South on 309. The vehicle has front end damage as is missing a side mirror.

Church Street was closed while Police investigated and remained closed past 1am. All surrounding departments were advised of the vehicle description.

The status of the victim is currently unknown.