Elderly Woman Critically Injured in Lancaster County Hit-and-Run

Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, September 30, 2026 —

An 83-year-old woman is in critical condition following a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The incident took place on South Reading Road.

According to initial reports, the woman was struck by a dark-colored pickup truck. Following the collision, the driver of the vehicle is alleged to have fled the scene without stopping.

Emergency services responded to the location. The victim, identified as an 83-year-old woman, sustained critical injuries as a result of the impact. She was transported for medical treatment. The specifics of her current medical status beyond “critical condition” were not immediately available.

The driver and the specific make or model of the dark-colored pickup truck involved in the incident have not been publicly identified. Information regarding the sequence of events leading up to the collision was not provided. The driver’s identity and whereabouts remain unknown.

Law enforcement officials are investigating the incident. Further details regarding the investigation, including any appeals for public assistance or information, were not disclosed.

The location of the incident, South Reading Road, is a known thoroughfare in Lancaster County. The timing of the incident was not specified.

No additional information regarding the driver’s actions, potential motives, or the condition of the vehicle was made public. Authorities have not released information about potential code violations or permit status related to the incident, as the summary does not contain such details. The fine amount, if any, was also not provided.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release further details as they become available.

Story summarized from the original created by Brady Doran on www.abc27.com, see more information here.

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