NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Michael S. TenEyck
Troop D Commander
State Police in North Syracuse is investigating a Hit & Run that occurred Sunday, April 17, 2022, between the hours of 7:45 am and 8:30 am on Route 298 in the town of DeWitt.
The investigation has determined that the suspect vehicle was traveling west on Route 298 towards Court Street when it veered off the south shoulder of the roadway striking the pedestrian, who was running eastbound along the shoulder of the roadway and then striking a metal reflector. The vehicle then immediately left the scene of the accident.
The 57-year-old male victim was transported to Upstate University Hospital with a compound fracture to the right leg, broken ribs, and a fractured spine and shoulder.
If anyone was in the area of Route 298 near Court street Sunday morning and may have seen the crash or has information, they are asked to contact State Police at (315) 366-6000.