Police are investigating after a car crash Saturday afternoon that left one injured in Niantic.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. on Quarry Dock Road.
Police said they received multiple 911 calls indicating a car vs. tree accident. When they arrived on scene, they found a passenger trapped inside the car.
Fire crews extricated the passenger, who was then transported by LifeStar.
Police said the driver fled the scene.
Officers said they conducted a K9 search and continue to look for the driver.
The accident remains under investigation.