Driver sought after girl, 12, hurt in hit-and-run
Police said the driver failed to stop in Bridport Road at the traffic light crossing near to the St John Roundabout
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The driver of a people carrier car who drove away after striking a 12-year-old girl at a crossing is being sought by police.
The girl suffered a leg injury after she was hit by a car on Bridport Road, Dorchester at the traffic light crossing near to the St John Roundabout on 30 September at about 18:00 BST.
Dorset Police said the car, that failed to stop at the scene, was described as grey with a taxi sign on top of the passenger side and was being driven by a man of stocky build with a striped top.
The force has also appealed for witnesses and any drivers in the area at the time who may have dashcam footage to come forward.
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