ROME — Officers responded to a report of a dispute at the Ramblin Inn on North James Street early Friday.
The call came in at approximately 2 a.m. after a physical altercation began inside the bar and spilled into the street.
While en route, police were notified that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian at the same location.
Investigators say a suspect entered a vehicle and drove recklessly along North James Street before hitting the victim, who had stepped into the roadway.
The driver fled before officers arrived.
The victim suffered a fractured leg, chest bruises, and spinal fractures.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the Rome Police Department TIP Line at (315) 339-7744 or Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-866-730-8477.
