Police Seek Driver Who Hit 2 On Route 202

SUFFERN, NY — The Suffern Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and driver from a hit-and-run accident on Saturday.

It happened on Orange Avenue (Route 202) just south of Lafayatte Avenue (Route 59) at 8:15 p.m. A 71-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman were attempting to cross Orange Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle whose driver kept going.

The woman sustained a head injury and possible spinal injuries and the man sustained minor injuries.

Based on witness statements and video evidence, police are attempting to identify a silver, late model KIA Sportage, possibly a 2021 or 2022 year model, with NY license plates. The vehicle likely has front passenger-side damage, as well as a missing passenger-side rearview mirror.

The driver has been described as a white male with a gray or graying beard.

If anyone was in the area near the time of the accident and is has dash camera or GoPro type video, witnessed the accident, or has information on the vehicle or driver, please call the Suffern Police Department at 845-357-2300.