A 13-year-old girl was found unconscious in a ditch and an 82-year-old man was charged after a hit and run Wednesday afternoon in Eliot.

13-Year-Old Girl Injured after Hit and Run

The girl had serious injuries and was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Driver Left the Scene

The Eliot Police Department said the girl was hit by a vehicle driven by Leon Benton from Eliot. The crash happened around 3:50 pm.

Debris Recovered and Vehicle Located

Officers recovered vehicle debris at the scene and located the vehicle and Benton.

Multiple Charges

He was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident.

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