Hit-and-run leaves Lancaster teen in grave condition

LANCASTER - A 19-year-old woman hit by a vehicle while walking across a Lancaster street remained hospitalized Saturday in what sheriff deputies described as "very grave" condition "and deteriorating."

The hit-and-run driver that struck Macaia Miller remained at large, deputies said.

The driver of what the two witnesses at scene described as a maroon or dark red four-door mid-sized sedan continued westbound on Avenue J without making any attempts to stop, sheriff's Lt. Richard Daniels of the Lancaster Station said.

Miller was walking southwest across Avenue J around 8:45 p.m. on Monday when she was struck, according to deputies at the Lancaster Station. Miller was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital, where she is in the critical care unit, deputies said.

The driver of the vehicle fled west toward Division Street, deputies said.

The vehicle probably has extensive front end damage to the hood and windshield and possibly the front bumper, the radiator grill and the roof, deputies said.

A witness said the vehicle might have been a mid-size Buick or a similar looking sedan.

Another witness told officials a newer model silver Jeep Liberty stopped shortly after the collision.

Officials do not believe this vehicle was involved in the crash, but the occupants may have been witnesses to the incident and may have important information.

Sheriff's officials

urged anyone with information on the case to help find the suspect or suspect's vehicle by calling Sgt. Brian Dunn or traffic investigator Richard Dailey at 661-948-8466.

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