Juvenile Hit in Lancaster County Hit-and-Run

Police searching for pickup truck driver who fled the scene after striking a child in Columbia, Pennsylvania.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:34pm

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A juvenile was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident on Friday night in Columbia, Pennsylvania, according to a report from the Columbia Borough Police Department. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene after hitting the child, traveling eastbound on Route 462. The injury status of the juvenile is currently unknown, and police are asking anyone with information about the driver or the incident to come forward.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents involving children are a serious public safety concern, as they can result in severe injuries or even fatalities. This case highlights the need for drivers to remain at the scene of an accident and cooperate with law enforcement investigations.

The details

According to the police report, officers responded around 8 p.m. on March 20 to a call about a juvenile being hit in the 200 block of Chestnut Street in Columbia. The driver of the pickup truck did not stop and fled the scene, traveling eastbound on Route 462. The suspect vehicle is described as having likely front-end damage.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, March 20, 2026 around 8 p.m.

The players

Columbia Borough Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident.

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What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the driver or who witnessed the incident to contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of drivers remaining at the scene of an accident, especially when a child is involved, in order to provide aid and cooperate with the investigation. Hit-and-run incidents can have devastating consequences and the community's help is crucial to holding the responsible party accountable.