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Driver flees scene of rear-end collision

State police at the Lehighton barracks said Robert J. Muir, 58, of Gilbert, fled the scene of a rear-end collision that happened at 10:53 a.m. Jan. 10 at the intersection of Route 209 and Greenhill Road in Polk Township.

Police said he was driving a 2002 Toyota Tacoma southbound on Route 209 and failed to stop in time, and crashed into the rear of a 2015 Mazda CX-5 driven by Rebecca A. Kornek, 47, of Kresgeville. The latter was stopped on Route 209 for a red traffic signal at the time.Police said Muir fled the scene, heading north on Burger Hollow Road. Police said a passenger in Kornek's vehicle was able to obtain the vehicle information but a search of the area was conducted with negative results.Police said Muir was cited for careless driving.The Mazda was able to be driven from the scene. No one was injured.