Hit and run is one of the worst crimes because many times the victim is left in the road with no one to call for help, sometimes for hours. Luckily for a young student in Kennewick today after school there were witnesses there to help her.

Makayla Messinger, who attends Canyon View Elementary in Kennewick, was walking east on 27th Avenue trying to cross Olympia Street. The pickup was westbound on 27th, turning south on Olympia when it hit her.

Witnesses told police the girl was in the middle of the crosswalk when she was hit and the pickup was speeding.

The suspect’s truck is described as a white late-model 1-ton dual wheel with a white canopy that’s either a Ford or a Dodge. It was last seen heading south on Olympia.

Messinger suffered a serious case of road rash and a horrible fright, but authorities say that otherwise she’s alright.

Kennewick police are now searching for that white pickup. If you have any information please call 509-586-8477 or go to tricitiescrimestoppers.org. Tips can also be sent by text message by writing “Text TIP 411″ plus the message to CRIMES (274637).

Hitting a schoolgirl on her way home from school and then just taking off is not going to bode well for this driver once they are caught. Luckily, more often than not, people cannot hide their cars and tips eventually come in that lead to their arrest.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a hit and run accident then it is important that you find an attorney experienced in personal injury lawsuits to protect your rights and get you the compensation you deserve. Call the Seattle car accident lawyersat Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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