Police release surveillance images in search for driver in Acton hit-and-run that injured 13-year-old
ACTON – Police are continuing to search for the driver who struck a 13-year-old boy and left the scene Wednesday night, leaving the teenager with serious injuries.
Investigators believe the driver was in a dark sedan, possibly a Nissan, when they struck the boy while he was crossing Great Road in a crosswalk.
Surveillance cameras captured the boy walking minutes before the hit-and-run. Police also released images of a dark colored sedan and an SUV that are of interest in the case.
On Friday, police said an Acton business owner is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who gives information that leads to the identification of the driver.
Bursaw Gas and Oil owner Jeff Bursaw said the victim's older brother is one of his employees.
"The driver hasn't been identified yet so I want to try to rustle the leaves up a little bit," Bursaw said in a statement. "Somebody out there has to know something and hopefully this will help prompt them to come forward."
One dog walker said the area notoriously unsafe.
"It's a terrible tragedy. But that intersection right there is an accident waiting to happen," she said.
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge said the busy stretch of road as become more dangerous. Eldridge stressed the need for more traffic lights.
"Because this is a state road, getting approval for lit crosswalks, perhaps more lighting, and fully operate this Great Road corridor and make it safer for pedestrians and people in general," Eldridge said.
The victim remains in the hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call Acton police.