WATERVILLE — Police are investigating an apparent hit and run in which a car grazed a pedestrian on Front Street over the weekend.

According to Police Sgt. Alden Weigelt, after police reviewed tape provided by a store on Front Street, a “dark blue or black Tracker type vehicle” was traveling on Front Street and was changing lanes when it suddenly came back into its previous travel lane. He said the vehicle drifted into the other lane, kicking up snow, before coming back into its lane, where the car grazed the pedestrian, 41-year-old Jessica LeClair, who was walking in the road. He said it appeared the driver was distracted, and the incident happened at the intersection of Front and Leighton streets just before 10 a.m. on Saturday.

The investigating officer was Steve Brame.

“We also see speed was a factor after reviewing tape,” Weigelt said.

LeClair, who lives in Waterville, was taken to Inland Hospital after the incident and was experiencing back pain. She never went to the ground and continued walking after the hit. She eventually walked to a friend’s house on Union Street, where she made the call to police.

According to police, LeClair did not do anything improper to cause the accident. Weigelt said they currently do not have any suspects and are still investigating the incident.

Weigelt said the side of the car brushed against LeClair, evidenced by salt and dirt on her legs. He said it also appears she was struck by the car’s mirror, as there was a “distinct mark” at her belt line in salt and dirt that resembled a mirror. Based on that, he said that mark was consistent with LeClair feeling pain in her back area. However, there was no mirror recovered that would connect with the vehicle.

Colin Ellis — 861-9253

cellis@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @colinoellis