Hit and Run Crash Injures Three in Rochester

Police searching for driver who fled the scene after rear-ending an SUV early Saturday morning.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:35am

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Rochester police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred around 3:25 a.m. on Brown Street. A 33-year-old man was driving a Honda SUV southwest on Brown Street with two passengers, a 26-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, when a dark-colored sedan rear-ended the SUV and then fled the scene. All three people in the SUV were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are a persistent problem in Rochester, with many drivers fleeing the scene to avoid responsibility. This incident highlights the need for better enforcement and education to prevent these types of dangerous and illegal actions that put innocent people at risk.

The details

According to police, the dark-colored sedan was also traveling southwest on Brown Street when it rear-ended the Honda SUV. The sedan then immediately fled the scene, leaving the three injured occupants of the SUV behind. All three were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

  • The crash occurred around 3:25 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

33-year-old Rochester man

The driver of the Honda SUV that was rear-ended.

26-year-old woman

A passenger in the Honda SUV.

36-year-old man

A passenger in the Honda SUV.

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What’s next

Police are currently searching for the driver of the dark-colored sedan that fled the scene. They are reviewing surveillance footage and asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run crash is a reminder of the importance of all drivers remaining at the scene of an accident, regardless of fault. Fleeing the scene not only avoids responsibility, but also deprives injured parties of potentially critical medical assistance.