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Reward Offered for Information Leading to Lowenstein's Hit-and-Run Driver

Allison Lowenstein, 21, of Westfield, was struck by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday, July 17.

 

A $2,500 reward is being offered by New York State Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver whose car struck and critically injured Allison "Allie" Lowenstein, 21, of Westfield, according to a report by The Journal News.

Lowenstein, a Westfield High School graduate, was jogging in Harriman State Park Tuesday between 5 and 5:20 p.m. when she was hit. The driver sped off, according to State Park Police Detective Sgt. Steven Huff, the report stated.

The cross country runner has been working as a counselor at Camp Homeward Bound, a resident camp designed for homeless children living in New York City's homeless shelters, in Bear Mountain, NY.

Police do not have a description of the driver or the vehicle. Lowenstein remains hospitalized in critical condition at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYS Crime Stoppers hot line at 1-866-313-8477 (TIPS) or New York State Park Police at 845-786-2781.

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