<a href="/topics/Suffolk_County%2C_NY">Suffolk</a> County police, still searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck a 14-year-old girl in Medford last month, released information on the suspect's sport utility vehicle on Wednesday. 
 Police said the vehicle is a dark-colored <a href="/topics/Toyota_FJ_Cruiser">Toyota FJ Cruiser</a>, likely made between 2007 and 2012, that had front-end damage to its passenger side because of the accident. 
 Police also released a photograph of a vehicle similar to the one being sought. 
 The incident occurred about 9:10 p.m. Jan 16, as the girl was walking on Horseblock Road, near <a href="/topics/Ohio">Ohio</a> Avenue. 
 The girl had a broken leg, and the driver fled the scene, eastbound on Horseblock Road, police said. 
 Police are asking for anyone with information regarding the accident to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-8477. All calls will remain confidential.

Suffolk County police, still searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck a 14-year-old girl in Medford last month, released information on the suspect's sport utility vehicle on Wednesday. Police said the vehicle is a dark-colored Toyota FJ Cruiser, likely made between 2007 and 2012, that had front-end damage to its passenger side because of the accident. Police also released a photograph of a vehicle similar to the one being sought. The incident occurred about 9:10 p.m. Jan 16, as the girl was walking on Horseblock Road, near Ohio Avenue. The girl had a broken leg, and the driver fled the scene, eastbound on Horseblock Road, police said. Police are asking for anyone with information regarding the accident to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-8477. All calls will remain confidential.

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