Officials say that four people have been hospitalized after a three-car crash Monday afternoon on Route 59 in Nanuet.

The eastbound side of traffic was closed between Grandview and Old Nyack Turnpike. 

Officials say one person was transported to the hospital is in serious condition, facing a possible leg amputation.

Officials say two cars got into a minor fender bender in the right lane of Route 59 around 3 p.m. Officials say a Range Rover came up from behind and plowed into the vehicles.

News 12 was told that four people in the Range Rover got out of the car and fled the scene. It also appeared that the vehicle did not have a marked license plate.

They say police located the four people, and they are being questioned.