Motorist flees scene after striking scooter rider Sunday, St. Joseph police say
St. Joseph police have identified a motorist they say struck a scooter rider and fled the scene late Saturday night.
The St. Joseph Police Department says a car traveling southbound on 12th Avenue Southeast hit someone on a scooter at the intersection of Minnesota Street East and 12th Avenue Southeast sometime between 11:35 p.m. Saturday and 12:15 a.m. Sunday. Police did not release information on the victim's condition.
Police were able to identify the motorist who was allegedly involved, and are continuing to investigate the incident.
St. Joseph is about 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis.
