Motorcyclist injures 10-year-old girl in New Jersey hit-and-run

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police in Newark are searching for a motorcyclist in a hit-and-run that injured a 10-year-old girl.

Authorities say the motorcycle struck the child just after 6:45 p.m. Friday near the corner of Chancellor Avenue and Schley Street.

Responding officers found the 10-year-old girl.

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She was taken to University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver fled the scene but left the mangled bike.

The incident remains under investigation.

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