MASSENA -- A Massena man has been charged with leaving the scene of a serious injury accident.

Police say Brent J. Ransom, 47, was charged following an incident that occurred on Romeo Ave. on August 22.

The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Romeo Avenue, near the entrance to the Harte Haven Plaza.

Ransom is alleged to have run over a 23-year-old man before leaving the scene of the incident. No motive was given for the incident and police have said they will not identify the victim at this time.

No further updates were offered on the status of the victim due to HIPPA regulations, Chief of Police Jason Olson told NCTW.

Eye witnesses to the incident were able to assist police in identifying the suspect, giving police the necessary information to make an arrest the following day.

Olson said the investigation is ongoing.

"Until the case is handled by the courts and a final verdict is handed down, the charges are dismissed or a plea deal is struck, the case will remain open and we will continue to investigate," Olson said.

Ransom was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Serious Injury Accident (E Felony) on Aug. 23 following the incident.

Police say he was arraigned in Town of Massena Court and released to appear in court at a later date.