The Council Bluffs Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of an accident that took place this (Monday) morning at approximately 7:30. The accident happened at the intersection of 25th and Broadway. Officials say a 17-year old female was crossing the intersection southbound on the west side of the intersection, in the crosswalk. A red, crossover-type SUV vehicle, driven by a white female, was facing north on 25th street and attempted a left turn to go west onto Broadway. The vehicle struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk.

The driver of the vehicle stopped and made contact the pedestrian, and remained on scene until the Fire Dept arrived. Paramedics transported the pedestrian to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

The driver of the vehicle left the scene before police arrived to investigate the crash. Authorities are asking the driver, or anyone who knows who the driver is, to contact the Council Bluffs Police Traffic Unit at 712-328-4948. Any assistance would be appreciated.