16-year-old fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in Clinton County

CLINTON COUNTY, IN - A teenager was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Clinton County early Sunday morning, authorities said.

According to WTHR, the victim was a 16-year-old Rossville boy who was struck by a car at 2:30 a.m. while walking on the westbound side of U.S. 421 near State Road 26. The teen was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital in Indianapolis.

The driver involved left the scene and is now being sought by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they are looking for a vehicle with front-end and passenger-side damage.

Anyone with information on the incident was asked to contact investigators or the Clinton County Sheriff's TIP line.

Our Indianapolis car accident lawyer will update this news blog with any additional information as it comes to light.

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