Staff reports 5:50 a.m.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 5:49 am

ROCHESTER - Rochester Police today are investigating a Monday hit and run that left a pedestrian seriously injured with what are described as life-threatening injuries.

The individual was struck on North Main Street in the area of Burger King shortly before 6 a.m., and was taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Police and rescue responded to the area of North Main, Twombly and McDuffee streets for a report of a pedestrian found in the roadway.

A vehicle that may have been seen in the area around that time is being described as a blue SUV.

Police did not release any information about the victim, and were not immediately available for this report.

Police are asking that anyone who may have been in the area around that time to contact them with any information. Contact the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128.You can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.

This story will be updated.