Police Searching for Hit and Run Driver

Investigators are searching for a vehicle involved in a hit and run on Saturday night, according to the Leesburg Police Department.

Using damaged parts recovered at the scene, the vehicle appears to be a white 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle should have significant front end damage, according to a release.

Police responded to the scene at 8:14 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Edwards Ferry Road and Heritage Way NE.

The victim, 37, was driving a 2005 BMW traveling through the intersection heading east on Edwards Ferry Road. The Tahoe reportedly ignored a red light and struck the passenger side of the BMW.

The victim was transported to INOVA Hospital Cornwall with non-life threatening injuries.

The Leesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person and vehicle involved in this crash. Anyone with information about this incident please contact Officer M.T. Buracker at 703-771-4569 or by email at mburacker@leesburgva.gov.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the Leesburg Crime Line at (703) 443-TIPS or use TIPSUBMIT from a smart phone or a computer. Links to TIPSUBMIT can be found on the police department’s website atwww.leesburgva.gov/police.