Police searching for hit-and-run driver who injured 13-year-old cyclist in Sharon

SHARON, MASS. (WHDH) - Sharon police are turning to the public for help identifying a hit-and-run driver who struck and injured a teen cyclist on Wednesday.

Officers responding to a reported hit-and-run crash at the corner of Massapoag Avenue around 8:45 a.m. found a 13-year-old who had been thrown from his bike, according to Sharon police. He was taken to a nearby hospital.

Witnesses say the vehicle appeared to be a white newer-model BMW or Lexus.

Anyone with information is urged to call police at 781-784-1587.

8:45AM, 7/21, a cyclist was struck by a car at the corner of Massapoag Ave and Morse. The 13-year-old rider was thrown from his bike and the vehicle did not stop. A witness described the vehicle as a white BPW or Lexis (newer model). The youth was transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/HTiYAT2QMK
— Sharonmapolice (@SharonMAPolice) July 22, 2021

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