A Newark, Del. woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after she was sideswiped by a car while working on her vehicle early Saturday morning.
According to Delaware State Police, Evelyn Vilchez, 24, was transported to Christiana Medical Center with serious injuries after the hit-and-run, which occurred on Old Baltimore Pike at around 1:15 a.m.
Investigators say that Vilchez was working on her car at the side of the road with her boyfriend, 25-year-old Emmanuel Gonzalez, when she was struck by a silver Jeep that was traveling eastbound.
Investigators say that the Jeep should be damaged on its right side, as debris was found at the scene of the hit-and-run.
Anyone with information is asked to call (302) 834-2620 or 1-800-847-3333.
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