The 17-year-old girl was struck by a black Range Rover on Old Dalkeith Road, Danderhall, at around 4.30pm on Friday, October 16
A 17 year old girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run crash in Midlothian.
Police are appealing for information following the incident on Old Dalkeith Road, Danderhall, Dalkeith.
The collision happened at around 4.30pm on Friday, October 16.
A black Range Rover struck the teenager before leaving the scene without stopping.
Police Scotland’s road policing officers are now investigating the circumstances of the crash and are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Constable Geoff Valentine said: “This was a frightening incident for the pedestrian, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the vehicle prior to come forward and speak to officers.
“I’d also ask that those driving in the area at the time with a dash-cam review their footage to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3760 of 16 October, 2026.