LOVELAND — A Loveland teen is under investigation for an alleged hit and run that sent one child victim to the hospital Saturday night.
Around 9:00 p.m., Loveland police and other emergency responders, were dispatched to the parking lot of the Loveland downtown area regarding a hit and run crash resulting in the injury of a pedestrian, according to a Loveland police press release.
While the crash was still under investigation, officers located gray sedan being operated near the entrance of a local park. The sedan matched the description of the vehicle allegedly involved in the crash, according to police.
As a result of the investigation which followed, the operator of the sedan, identified as Jakob Higgins, 18, of Loveland, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash resulting in personal injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (the vehicle), and reckless operation of a motor vehicle. A warrant is currently out for his arrest.
The 9-year-old female victim who was struck by the vehicle, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.The crash is currently under investigation by members of the Loveland Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit.
Anyone who has information leading to the whereabouts of Jakob Higgins should contact the local Loveland police at (513) 583-3000