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Police investigate after vehicle hits pedestrian, flees in downtown Youngstown

The man was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Sunday, September 15th 2024, 5:44 AM EDT

YOUNGSTOWN - Police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run in downtown Youngstown.

It happened on Fifth Avenue near Wick Park shortly before 1:30 Sunday morning.

Police tell 21 News a passerby saw a man laying in the street and called 911. They believe a vehicle hit the man and left the scene.

The man was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Police are searching for the person responsible for the accident.

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