Suspect arrested in Osprey hit-and-run that left 13-year-old critically injured

Melissa Pérez-Carrillo, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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The girl was bicycling on a crosswalk at the intersection of East Bay Street and Old Venice Road near Pine View School in Osprey.
The girl was bicycling on a crosswalk at the intersection of East Bay Street and Old Venice Road near Pine View School in Osprey.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run that left a 13-year-old critically injured on Tuesday.

David Ching Cheng Chang, 65, of Osprey was booked into the Sarasota County Jail. He was arrested Wednesday for leaving the scene of the crash involving a serious injury to a 13-year-old bicyclist, leaving the scene with property damage and evidence destruction.

Background: 13-year-old girl in critical condition after hit-and-run in Sarasota County

The Florida Highway Patrol impounded a car believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol impounded a car believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash.

The girl was bicycling on a crosswalk at the intersection of East Bay Street and Old Venice Road near Pine View School in Osprey when a dark silver sedan hit her on the right side with the front of the car at 4:16 p.m., according to a written report from FHP.

The girl was taken to All Children's Hospital with serious injuries. Authorities did not give an update on her condition Wednesday, and her identity has not been released.

Chang's car was impounded by troopers at a location in Tampa. The crash remains under criminal investigation.

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Osprey hit-and-run suspect arrested, teen in critical condition