Driver charged in hit-and-run in West Reading

A vehicle struck a pedestrian about 7:36 p.m. Jan. 13 at Reading and North Fourth avenues in West Reading. Rather than stop and help the victim, the driver took off. Police later found him in Reading. The person struck was taken to Reading Hospital. Borough police charged the suspect, an 18-year-old man, with causing an accident involving injury, careless driving and failing to stop and give aid. He remains free pending a preliminary hearing scheduled next month.