A mother and her 4-year-old son were injured in a hit-and-run crash on Genesee and Monica streets in Rochester Thursday night. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. when the woman, 25, was parked on Monica Street and taking her son out of the car. A vehicle turning onto Monica from Genesee hit the open door, causing injuries to both the woman and her child. The boy suffered a minor scrape to his upper body, while his mom sustained minor injuries to her upper and lower body. Both were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Rochester police are now on the lookout for the driver who fled the scene of the crash. The striking vehicle is described as a dark SUV and was last seen on Monica Street around the time of the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information to call 911.
The incident has left the community shaken and concerned for the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike. Investigators are actively working to gather more information and track down the person responsible for this reckless and dangerous act.
The mother and her son were fortunate to escape with relatively minor injuries, but the impact of the hit-and-run has left a lasting mark on their lives. As they begin the road to recovery, the community is standing in solidarity with them and hoping for a swift resolution to the case.