WEST FAIRLEE – A man was seriously injured Tuesday evening in a hit-and-run near Westshire Elementary School.
Cody Hardy, of Fairlee, was identified by police as the victim who was allegedly struck by an unknown vehicle while walking on VT Route 113 near the school, Vermont State Police announced in a press release.
At around 9:30 p.m., police received multiple 911 calls about the incident, according to the release.
“Hardy suffered moderate–serious bodily injury as a result of the crash,” the release stated.
The operator and vehicle involved were not on scene when first responders arrived, according to police.
The potential violation, police stated in the release, is listed as “Crashes; duty to stop – serious bodily injury.”
During the police investigation, Route 113 was closed “for a period of time” but has since reopened.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact Trooper Kyle Gorman at the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.
