Mo-ped driver injured in hit-and-run at Ninth and Ohio streets

One person was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after an injury accident at Ninth and Ohio streets just before 10 p.m.

The injured man was on a mo-ped, headed east-bound on Ninth Street when a dark-colored sedan turned south on Ohio Street, striking the mo-ped driver. The sedan fled the scene.

Sgt. Troy Squire said the injuries were believed to be nonlife-threatening. Anyone with information regarding the driver of the sedan is asked to call the Lawrence Police Department at 832-7509.