A Westchester County Board of Legislators employee was arrested in connection to a hit-and-run incident in White Plains.

Police say David Ford drove off after striking the victim.

The individual suffered injuries but is OK, according to authorities.

Ford was charged with a misdemeanor and released.

The Board released a statement that says in part, "The Board of Legislators suspended the employee effective immediately. Our thoughts are with the victim. We are cooperating with the White Plains Police Department."