Police searching for two hit and run drivers

Spokane Police are searching for two hit and run drivers who have struck pedestrians this month. The first incident was reported Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. near Maxwell and Ash. A 14-year-old boy was crossing the street in a crosswalk when he was hit by a truck turning from eastbound Maxwell onto southbound Ash. Police say the driver stopped and gave the boy a ride home, but didn’t provide a name or contact information. The vehicle is described as a black Lincoln pickup truck. The second incident was at 8 a.m. Wednesday near Garland and Washington. A 15-year-old boy on a skateboard was going south on Washington when he was hit by a red Ford Focus also going south. The car’s mirror hit the boy, fracturing his back. Anyone with information on either of the two vehicles involved is asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233.