By: Richard L. Smith
A senior woman suffered severe injuries after a car struck her in Newark's Upper West Ward Tuesday night.
It happened around 7:15 p.m. near the intersection of Sanford and South Orange Avenue.
The unidentified woman was struck by a vehicle that sped away from the scene.
EMS transported the woman to University Hospital for treatment of severe injuries.
The search continues for the driver of a yellow car. Authorities believe the female suspect exited the vehicle to observe what happened and then sped away from the scene.
The victim will need to receive several surgeries as a result of the collision.
If you have any information on the crash, don't hesitate to contact Newark Police at 973-733-6000