By Crash News Writer 
Jackson, NY (May 4, 2025) – A hit-and-run collision involving a passenger car and an Amish buggy left seven people injured Tuesday afternoon in the town of Jackson, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. on State Route 22. Authorities said an Amish buggy carrying two adults and five children was struck by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene. Emergency responders arrived promptly and transported all seven buggy occupants to Albany Medical Center. Their injuries were described as apparent and not life-threatening.
Law enforcement is currently searching for the vehicle and driver responsible for leaving the scene. The exact make and model of the car have not yet been released.
State Route 22 was temporarily shut down while crews assisted the victims and cleared the wreckage. The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the incident and urges anyone with information to come forward.
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