Woman Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Bristol

Bristol police are looking for the driver who struck a woman near a shopping plaza and then fled the scene.

According to authorities, the vehicle was traveling westbound on Route 6 when it struck a woman crossing the street.  The driver stopped, checked on the woman and then left, police said.

The 35-year-old victim was transported to St. Francis Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators said witnesses describe the vehicle as a 4-door late model Buick LeSabre, color green. The driver is described as a man in his 50's with shoulder length hair and a scruffy mustache.

Police said the suspect was wearing a dark or brown bulky coat and tan pants.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Bristol police at 860-584-3011.

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