There's a new level of concern among locals living in the Main Street area in Northampton Borough when it comes to kids walking alone.
The intersection of Main and 9th Streets is a busy one, and on Friday, a 10-year-old girl was walking to school at around 8:30 a.m. when police say she was hit by a driver.
Authorities say the woman behind the wheel then fled the scene.
Now locals are calling for more security measures to make sure this type of accident never happens again.
While there are crossing guards near the schools, residents say that it's not enough. They want crossing guards in surrounding areas as well.
" I definitely think that they should," said local resident Caitlin Snyder. "I mean it's further from the school but still, there's kids walking from all over the place."
The school district was not immediately available for comment.
When it comes to Friday's hit-and-run, police are still looking for the woman they say was in the driver's seat.
Authorities say she is in her 30's with blonde or red hair.
It is believed she was driving a Jetta, that would have damage to the front end.
If you have any information, you are asked to call the Northampton Borough Police at 610-261-0404.
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