Deputies continue to investigate hit-and-run crash that left teen in critical condition

DAYTON — Deputies continue to seek information on a hit-and-run crash that left an 18-year-old woman in critical condition.

On April 6 around 11:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of North Main Street and Santa Clara Avenue to assist Dayton police on a crash involving a pedestrian, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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The pedestrian was identified as 18-year-old I’sice Thomas who was walking home from a friend’s house.

Thomas was crossing North Main Street at Santa Clara when she was struck by a northbound vehicle that fled the scene, the sheriff’s office said. She remains in critical condition.

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News Center 7′s Kayla McDermott spoke with the teen’s parents Thursday. Her mother said Thomas had the right of way when she was crossing the street and cannot understand the type of person who would hit someone with their car and leave them broken on the ground.

Deputies are looking to speak to anyone who believes they may have information on this crash that happened at 10:50 p.m.

The vehicle involved may be a darker colored sedan with any combination of front-end damage, damage to the hood of the vehicle, or the windshield, according to the sheriff’s office.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant Scott Prater at 937-225-4217.

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