Rochester, NY (June 26, 2025) – A woman was hospitalized early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on the city’s southwest side, according to Rochester Police.
The incident occurred around midnight on Thurston Road near Sawyer Street. Authorities report that the 56-year-old woman had pulled over to work on a flat tire when she was hit by a gray sedan. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene after the collision.
The woman was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police were seen blocking the road overnight as they investigated the scene.
Rochester Police are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or the incident to call 911.
We extend our thoughts to the injured woman and hope for her swift recovery.
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