According to the Grant County Sheriff’s department, an Amish buggy was struck by a hit-and-run driver this morning, April 14, around 1:45 a.m.

The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 18 near Mt. Hope. The buggy was struck from behind by a car, whose driver fled the scene.

The 16-year-old driver of the buggy suffered serious neck and head injuries and his 17-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries.

Police report the horse that was pulling the buggy has not been found.

Authorities are asking for public aid in locating the hit-and-run driver.