Crime & Safety
Reward Offered In Port Chester Hit-and-run
The woman police are looking for was driving a light-colored or silver SUV.
PORT CHESTER, NY — A 78-year-old man was hit by a car in Port Chester Tuesday and the driver took off without stopping. The hit-and-run occurred around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Police said Jose Cortes was crossing North Main Street when an SUV driven by a woman hit him, News 12 said.
According to New York State Crime Stoppers, which is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the woman, said she was described as having light skin and dark hair.
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She was driving a light-colored or silver SUV believed to be a Ford Explorer or Expedition.
The vehicle fled the scene on to Highland Avenue.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the New York State Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous. Refer to Case # 2018-06.
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