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Brooklyn Authorities Seek Driver Who Fled Scene After Hitting Mother and Daughter

Hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn left mother and child injured. [ more ]

New York Post

1 week ago

SUV driver plows into 71-year-old woman, killing her, while fleeing police on NYC street

An SUV driver fleeing from police hit and killed a 71-year-old woman in Brooklyn, injuring her daughter; the driver fled the scene on foot. [ more ]

NBC New York

2 days ago

Hit-run death of Brooklyn mother ruled a homicide

The case of a 71-year-old mother's death after a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn has been ruled a homicide by the NYPD. [ more ]

BKReader

NYPD Investigates Fatal Hit-And-Run Involving Pedestrian in Brooklyn

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn. Incident involved a pedestrian struck at an intersection. Victim was hit by a vehicle crossing over double-yellow lines. [ more ]

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Bus driver fatally struck and killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run | amNewYork

Fatal hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn involving a bus driver.

Potential existence of an argument leading to the collision. [ more ]

BKReader

Child Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident in Dyker Heights

NYPD is searching for a hit-and-run driver in Dyker Heights who struck a 6-year-old and fled the scene.

The incident involved a 2017 Lexus making a left turn at an intersection and hitting the child. [ more ]

BKReader

Bushwick Hit-And-Run Leaves One Woman Dead, One Injured

Police seek driver of blue Mazda CX5 after fatal hit-and-run in Bushwick. [ more ]

Boston.com

1 week ago

Police seeking driver who drove onto green at Mass. country club

Authorities seek public help to identify driver of car that damaged Hopkinton Country Club's green. [ more ]

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Mission District

Hit-and-run car crash damages El Buen Sabor taqueria in Mission

Hit-and-run incident at El Buen Sabor taqueria led to building instability and temporary displacement.

Witnesses reported a silver Toyota sedan and a speeding black car as potential vehicles involved in the collision. [ more ]

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Woman still fighting for her life after high street crash as two men now arrested

A woman is fighting for life after a hit-and-run crash involving two lorries.

Two lorry drivers involved in the crash arrested by the police. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Suspect sought in fatal hit-and-run of homeless man near downtown Los Angeles

Driver involved in fatal hit-and-run of a homeless man in downtown Los Angeles sought by police.

Victim pronounced dead at the scene with no suspect identified yet. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Arrest made in hit-and-run that killed 29-year-old as he walked on Valley roadway

Driver arrested for fatal hit-and-run in the San Fernando Valley

Police seeking information on the fatal crash [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

6 days ago

Man charged over death of boy, 7, killed in Folkestone hit-and-run

A man charged over hit-and-run death of 7-year-old boy in Folkestone. [ more ]

New York Post

Moped driver, 35, killed in NYC crash with sedan

A man died in a moped collision in the Bronx.

The driver of the sedan in the collision fled the scene. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Hit-and-run suspect arrested in the killing of 17-year-old boy in Long Beach

A hit-and-run driver in Long Beach was arrested for causing the death of a teenage boy. The suspect faces serious charges including DUI and manslaughter. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

LAPD detective charged with hit-and-run after off-duty crash on 5 Freeway

An LAPD detective, Stephanie Carrillo, faces hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash while off-duty. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Boy, 16, injured after car smashes into primary school fence

A teenage boy was injured after a car crashed into a fence at a primary school in Belsize Park. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Jury rejects attempted murder charges in 2020 Burlingame vehicle attack against teens, opts for lesser felonies

Jury rejected attempted murder charges, convicted on assault and hit-and-run felonies for running down teenagers after a prank gone wrong. [ more ]

New York Daily News

8 months ago

Woman accuses actor Gary Busey of hit and run, shares video of confrontation

Gary Busey was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run incident where he rear-ended a woman's car and drove away, sparking a confrontation. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Man fined and banned from driving after his car crashed into cyclist and eloped

A Hackney man was fined and disqualified from driving for hitting a cyclist in Essex and fleeing the scene, showing the consequences of such actions. [ more ]

Miami Herald

2 weeks ago

A scooter rider is in critical condition after a South Beach hit-and-run, police say

A hit-and-run in front of Miami Beach police headquarters sent a scooter rider to the hospital, causing road closure.

The Miami Herald reporter David J. Neal covers various topics from sports to breaking news, showcasing diverse expertise. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Parking lot hit-and-run turns into shooting in Kendall, Miami-Dade police say

A hit-and-run crash in Kendall led to a shooting when the car's owner shot the driver who damaged his vehicle.

The driver who was shot fled the scene but was later found and taken to a hospital in stable condition. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Driver ran away after killing scooter rider in northwest Miami-Dade crash, cops say

A driver ran away after hitting a scooter rider in a hit-and-run crash near Brownsville, Miami

The driver left the car at the scene and the scooter rider died [ more ]

SFGATE

3 weeks ago

SF doughnut shop employee severely hurt in hit-and-run

A dedicated employee from a popular San Francisco doughnut shop was severely injured in a hit-and-run crash, prompting a call for community support. [ more ]

sfist.com

Monday Morning Headlines: San Pablo Neighborhood Locked Down After Shots Fired

Police lockdown in San Pablo neighborhood after shots fired

Family seeks information on Antioch man killed in hit-and-run [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

4 weeks ago

LAPD seeks public's help identifying driver, victims in street takeover hit-and-run

The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information on a hit-and-run that injured pedestrians.

Concern is raised about the well-being of a female pedestrian hit during the incident. [ more ]

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Pedestrian killed in Oakland hit-and-run collision

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision in East Oakland, with the driver fleeing the scene.

Authorities are seeking information to identify the driver and vehicle involved in the incident. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Commentary: Two More Traffic Horrors Underscore Why We Need Concrete Barrier 'Speed Limiters' - Streetsblog San Francisco

A 74-year-old man was killed in Oakland while crossing International Boulevard in a crosswalk, and the driver fled the scene.

In San Francisco, a 72-year-old man was hit and killed while crossing Fulton Street, a known dangerous intersection. [ more ]

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QNS

Brooklyn man charged with manslaughter for hit-and-run collision that killed his friend on the Rockaway Boardwalk: NYPD - QNS

A Brooklyn man is indicted for a hit-and-run collision on Rockaway Boardwalk resulting in a fatality. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Williamsburg man killed in hit-and-run with MTA bus: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

One man killed, two injured in a crash involving an MTA bus in Williamsburg due to a driver running a red light.

The incident occurred at an intersection that has seen multiple crashes leading to injuries and fatalities. [ more ]

BKReader

Police Search For Fleeing Driver Who Struck Pedestrians in Coney Island Crash

Driver struck two pedestrians after a fight in Coney Island.

Victims were rushed to the hospital, and the driver fled the scene. [ more ]

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Austin

Oregon football defensive back Daylen Austin arrested for hit and run

Oregon football defensive back Daylen Austin arrested for hit and run with injury. Potential felony consequences. [ more ]

BKReader

NYT DOT Employee Arrested For Hit-And-Run That Killed Brooklyn Cyclist

A seasonal city Department of Transportation employee was charged with a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist in Brooklyn.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Morgan and Johnson Aves.

The driver turned into the bicyclist and hit him at about 11:30 p.m. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

Grandma killed in hit-and-run while getting tacos for her family, California cops say

A grandmother of six was tragically killed in a hit-and-run while crossing a California street with tacos for her family.

The victim, Janet Young, was described as a selfless person who cherished her grandchildren and remained positive despite challenges. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Man convicted of 5 DUIs drives drunk and kills man crossing street, CA officials say

Driver with five DUI convictions charged with murder after fatal hit-and-run

History of repeated DUI offenses despite past conviction and jail time [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Woman riding bicycle dies after being struck by three vehicles, California police say

Woman in her 20s hit by three vehicles while cycling, only one driver stopped.

Fatal accident in Palo Alto involving hit-and-run by two drivers. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Driver who injured 9 in a California sidewalk crash guilty of hit-and-run but not DUI

Driver convicted of hit-and-run crimes, but mistrial declared on DUI charge

Defense argues the crash was an accident [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A woman was killed walking on the freeway. The CHP is looking for the driver who hit her

Driver struck and killed a pedestrian on the 10 Freeway in Riverside County.

Police seek public's help to find hit-and-run driver. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Man is hit by three vehicles and dies as none of the drivers stop, California cops say

A man crossing a Los Angeles street was hit by three vehicles in a hit-and-run incident.

None of the drivers stopped to check on the man or provide first aid. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

Jury convicts Southern California socialite in 2020 hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers

Socialite found guilty of hit-and-run deaths of two brothers in Southern California.

Rebecca Grossman faces 34 years to life in prison for various charges including second-degree murder. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Rebecca Grossman, accused of killing two boys with her SUV, will not testify in her trial

Rebecca Grossman, accused of running down two boys, won't testify in her murder trial.

The defense rested after emotional testimony by Grossman's daughter. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Liquor, Valium, speed and recklessness: The D.A.'s case against Rebecca Grossman

Rebecca Grossman, a Hidden Hills socialite, is being tried in a murder case for the deaths of two children she allegedly hit with her car in September 2020.

Grossman is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and one count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Prosecution rests in Grossman hit-and-run murder case. Judge declines to dismiss charges

The request to dismiss murder charges against Rebecca Grossman in the hit-and-run deaths of two boys has been denied.

Prosecutors have presented sufficient evidence of voluntary intoxication and speeding in the incident. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

'Where is Scott Erickson?' Defense in Grossman murder trial seeks to pin blame on ex-Dodger

Witnesses were asked if they saw a man matching the description of Scott Erickson, Grossman's former lover, at the scene of the hit-and-run.

Grossman's defense attorney argues that it was Erickson's SUV, not Grossman's Mercedes, that struck the children. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

L.A. socialite's lawyer seeks to shift blame in killing of 2 boys in crosswalk: Hers wasn't first or last car

Rebecca Grossman's lawyer is expected to argue that the SUV was one of many vehicles passing through the crosswalk at the time of the incident.

The defense will present witnesses who claim that multiple cars hit the young brothers, not just Grossman's vehicle. [ more ]

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BKReader

83-Year-Old Man Injured in Hit-And-Run in Brooklyn

83-year-old man in critical condition after being hit by a sedan in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Union Street in Park Slope. [ more ]

BKReader

3 Recovering After Deadly Bushwick Hit-And-Run

Hayden Wallace killed in Bushwick hit-and-run

Locals rally to donate over $117,000 to support survivors [ more ]

BKReader

Police Searching For People Who Ran From Scene of Deadly Crash Overnight in Brooklyn

Police are searching for three people who fled the scene of a deadly crash in Bushwick.

The crash resulted in one death and two critical injuries.

The drivers of both cars involved will face consequences. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Dad of 7 was killed in hit-and-run on California freeway, cops say. Ex-deputy sentenced

A man was killed in a hit-and-run incident while filling up his car's gas tank on the shoulder of a California freeway.

The driver responsible for the hit-and-run was a former Texas deputy who was under the influence of alcohol. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Anaheim driver injures three and kills one in two separate hit-and-run crashes

Police in Anaheim are searching for a hit-and-run driver responsible for multiple collisions.

The suspect's car is described as a tan or gold sedan, possibly a Toyota Corolla or a Camry. [ more ]

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Man fighting for life after air ambulance scrambled to 'hit and run' crash

A man is in critical condition after an alleged hit and run collision in Barking.

The driver of the car has been arrested in connection with the incident. [ more ]

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Teenager arrested after woman and two dogs killed in 'hit and run' crash

A teenager has been arrested after a hit and run crash in Edmonton, London.

A 28-year-old woman and her two dogs were killed in the crash. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Victim in suspected Pittsburg fatal hit-and-run identified

A man was fatally hit by a vehicle while walking on Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg.

The woman believed to be responsible for the accident was arrested for vehicular homicide and hit-and-run. [ more ]

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New York Post

NYC cabbie hits two pedestrians in tourist hot spot then drives away: cops

A taxi driver hit two pedestrians in New York City and fled the scene

The pedestrians were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition [ more ]

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3-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit and Run in Queens

A 3-year-old boy was killed in a hit and run in Queens, becoming the 11th child to be killed by a vehicle this year in New York City.

The driver of the white sedan fled the scene after hitting the boy, who was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Pacoima pedestrian dies after being struck by 3 cars. None of them stopped

A pedestrian was struck by three vehicles in Pacoima, all of which failed to stop and remain at the scene.

The pedestrian was killed in the incident and police are searching for the drivers of the vehicles. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC pedestrian fatally struck by pair of vehicles in horrifying hit-and-run

A pedestrian was fatally struck by two vehicles in a hit-and-run in the Bronx.

The white SUV that initially hit the pedestrian fled the scene and is still on the loose. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Driver arrested in connection with hit-and-run that injured two in San Mateo

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident in San Mateo.

The suspect was found in Belmont and has been booked on a felony hit-and-run charge. [ more ]

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sfist.com

New Year's Day Links: BART Train Derails, Injuring Nine

Fatal hit-and-run incident during sideshow in Oakland on New Year's Eve.

BART train derailment in Orinda injures nine people. [ more ]

sfist.com

Fleeing Suspect, Police Chase Tuesday Evening Causes Multiple Injuries In SF

A hit-and-run suspect who was fleeing from San Francisco police on Tuesday allegedly struck a car and a pedestrian as he tried to escape arrest, leading to multiple injuries.

SFGATE

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in SF's Tenderloin neighborhood

A driver fatally struck a pedestrian in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood.

The driver fled the scene, making it a hit-and-run collision. [ more ]

sfist.com

Scooter Rider Possibly Killed Near Alamo Square; Pedestrian Killed on Polk Street

Two collisions in San Francisco resulted in possible fatalities: one involving a scooter and a vehicle, and another as a hit-and-run incident with a pedestrian.

The incidents occurred on Tuesday night, with the first one happening near Alamo Square and the second one in the Tenderloin. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Car written off and another smashed up after midnight hit-and-run on Eltham driveway

A driver on the wrong side of the road crashed into two parked cars in Eltham in a hit-and-run.

The incident occurred on Well Hall Road and caused significant damage to the cars.

The family is appealing for video footage or information on the car to assist in finding the driver. [ more ]

Miami Herald

10 months ago

The pedestrian killed and the car involved in the hit-and-run near Miami Dade College

The pedestrian killed in Thursday morning's North Miami-Dade hit-and-run has been identified by Miami-Dade police.Now, they'd like to find the driver of the car who killed 36-year-old Felix Benitez.All they know about the driver's car is that it's a sedan that was speeding down Northwest 32nd Avenue as Benitez crossed the avenue while walking east on Northwest 103rd Street.

Miami Herald

11 months ago

After a deadly Miami-Dade hit-and-run, police are looking for a pickup truck driver

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Police say the man in previously released photos was driving exactly the same Dodge Ram pickup truck but has been cleared by detectives.Police are searching for the driver of a dark Dodge Ram pickup truck who, they say, left a person dead after a hit-and-run in North Miami-Dade on Monday night.

Miami Herald

A motorcyclist was hit and pinned, and the driver ran, Miami cops say. There's an update

City of Miami police arrested a man they say hit a motorcyclist with his car and ran away from the scene Thursday, April, 27, 2023.The motorcyclist died.Miami police arrested a man they say fatally struck a motorcyclist with his car and then ran away.Elton Suarezmesa, 46, faces charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal crash.

www.standard.co.uk

3 weeks ago

Woman in court accused of hit and run after cyclist death in Hackney

A woman driver appeared in court charged in connection with a cyclist's death in a hit-and-run in Hackney. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

London nurse who ran over police officer then drove away is banned from profession

Abiola Akilla, a London nurse, banned from profession for hit-and-run on a police officer, resulting in serious injuries.

Nursing and Midwifery Council panel decided to strike off Akilla, citing significant departure from nursing standards and bringing the profession into disrepute. [ more ]

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Lorry driver in drug driving arrest as high street blocked after 'hit and run' smash

A lorry driver has been arrested after a hit and run accident on Wood Green High Road, leaving one woman in critical condition.

Police are searching for the driver of the second lorry involved in the crash. [ more ]

www.newhamrecorder.co.uk

Crime scene in place after pedestrian, in his 30s, dies in hit and run crash

A pedestrian in East Ham was hit by a car that did not stop, resulting in a fatal outcome.

Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident and seeking information to locate the car and driver. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Family 'desperate to know what happened' to man killed in unsolved hit-and-run crash in Harrow

The victim, Ping Leung Cheng, was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Harrow, leaving the family desperate for answers.

The 61-year-old victim was described as a beloved member of the family and the community, known for his passion for cooking and hardworking nature. [ more ]

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Two arrested after man dies in hospital after 'hit and run' crash

A man has died after a hit and run collision in Barking.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Man killed in suspected hit-and-run with Land Rover in Manchester

Police launched a murder investigation after a suspected hit-and-run in Manchester involving a black Land Rover. The victim, a 57-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities are seeking information from the public, including CCTV footage, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help piece together a timeline of events. [ more ]

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UK news

Police hunt driver after boy, 7, killed in Folkestone hit-and-run

A seven-year-old boy was killed in a hit and run in Kent, UK.

Police are seeking any information or dashcam footage to help locate the driver who fled the scene. [ more ]

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Pedestrian killed in Oakland hit-and-run

A man was killed in East Oakland after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.

The driver fled the scene and a detailed description of the vehicle and driver has not been released. [ more ]

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San Jose: Man dies from injuries in Quimby Road hit and run

A man who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in San Jose has died.

The police are still searching for the motorist who hit the man and left the scene. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Second vehicle sought in fatal Oakland hit-and-run

Police release images of second vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run in West Oakland.

Investigators are looking for the driver of a white Toyota RAV4 that may not have known they struck a pedestrian. [ more ]

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Woman killed while crossing street in East Oakland hit-and-run crash

A woman in East Oakland was hit by a car while walking through a crosswalk and died from her injuries.

The driver of the car fled the scene and police have not made any arrests or released any suspect information. [ more ]

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San Jose: Deadly hit and run investigated as city's first homicide of 2024

A man was intentionally run down and killed by a driver in North San Jose, marking the city's first homicide of the year.

The incident is being investigated as an intentional act by the driver, and the motive and circumstances are still unknown. [ more ]

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Woman killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash near uptown; no suspect identified

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Oakland.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and has not been identified. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

LA food

Watch this fake hit-and-run being staged in Los Angeles to get insurance money

Accusations of faking a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles to claim insurance money

The scam was caught on video [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Pedestrian killed in Washington Heights hit-and-run, police say

A 35-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident while crossing the street in Washington Heights.

The man was struck by a gray Durango and the driver fled the scene; no arrests have been made. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-88 in DuPage County, state police say

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Interstate 88 in DuPage County.

The victim was struck by a passing Jeep and later pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Woman dies after hit-and-run by SUV in Garfield Park

A woman was fatally hit by a car in Garfield Park

The driver fled the scene and police are searching for them [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Number of hit-and-run collisions in London hit record high with offence 'almost normalised'

The number of hit-and-run collisions in London has reached a record high, with 7,708 incidents recorded in 2021, up 14% from the previous year.

A total of 761 people were seriously injured and 12 killed in hit-and-run incidents in 2021, compared to 682 serious injuries and 14 fatalities in 2020. [ more ]

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NYC politics

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Lourdes Camilo was a victim of a hit-and-run accident in the Bronx

Camilo was struck by two cars while attempting to cross the street [ more ]

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Edmonton 'hit-and-run': Heartbroken woman pays tribute to 'angel' sister killed while walking dogs on the A10

Laura Sone-Demetrious was killed in a suspected hit-and-run while walking her dogs in Edmonton, north London.

Her family was informed of her death when the police used the dog's tag to identify the victim and came to the family home. [ more ]

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Woman dies after 'hit and run' crash on dual carriageway

A woman has died after a hit and run crash in Edmonton.

The driver of the car failed to stop for police. [ more ]

eastbaytimes.com

Victim in suspected Pittsburg fatal hit-and-run identified

Tony Weems, 36, was fatally hit by a vehicle in Pittsburg.

A 42-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run. [ more ]

New York Post

Hit-and-run driver kills one, critically injures second victim in NYC crash: cops

A hit-and-run driver caused a chain reaction crash in Brooklyn, resulting in one death and one critically injured passenger

Another hit-and-run incident in Hell's Kitchen left a pedestrian in critical condition with head trauma [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Driver rams ex-boyfriend's vehicle then hits him as he checks damage, California cops say

A woman in California is accused of ramming into her ex-boyfriend's vehicle and then hitting him again when he got out to check the damage.

The woman, Alexis McBride, is facing charges of attempted murder, hit-and-run, and corporal injury to a spouse or co-inhabitant. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Stockton woman killed by vehicle at early-morning sideshow in Oakland

A woman died after being hit by a car at a sideshow in East Oakland.

The driver fled the scene and no arrests have been made. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

6 months ago

Hit-and-run driver kills 72-year-old woman in Fort Hamilton * Brooklyn Paper

A 72-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in Fort Hamilton on Thursday evening.

Three people have been killed in hit-and-runs in Brooklyn this month, and at least two more have been injured.

Commuter advocacy group Transportation Alternatives raised concerns about the lack of street safety infrastructure on the stretch of Marine Avenue where Thursday's hit-and-run occurred. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

6 months ago

Another Pedestrian Killed In BK Hit-And-Run, Cops Say

Multiple hit-and-run incidents have occurred in New York City, resulting in the deaths of pedestrians.

The latest incident involved a 72-year-old woman who was struck and killed in Bay Ridge.

The police are actively investigating these hit-and-run cases. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

6 months ago

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By 2 Hit-And-Run Drivers In BK: NYPD

A man was fatally struck by back-to-back hit-and-run drivers in Borough Park.

A woman was critically injured after being struck by a truck in Dyker Heights. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Traffic alert: Deadly hit-and-run closes part of major Miami street as rush hour starts

Part of Flagler Street in Miami is closed as Thursday morning rush hour starts after a hit-and-run killed a person, police said.West Flagler is shut down from 47th Court to 46th Avenue for the investigation of the crash that involved a car and a motorcycle, Miami police said.This developing story will be updated.

Miami Herald

A hit-and-run driver killed two Florida Memorial students in Miami Gardens

A hit-and-run driver killed two women Sunday night near Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens police said.The school's social media accounts confirmed Monday morning that both women were first-year students at the school.Social media mourners identified one woman as Asiayanna Green from South Carolina.

Miami Herald

Suspect in Miami Gardens hit-and-run deaths owes $8,000 in traffic fines, released on bond

The man accused of being the hit-and-run driver who killed two Florida Memorial University students Sunday night owes $9,747 in fines and court costs, $8,000 of which are traffic fines.Much of that comes from an 18-year history of driving without a license.Jerome Harrell of Miami Gardens posted $20,000 bond and was released from Miami-Dade Corrections custody on Wednesday.

The Sacramento Bee

Mom killed in hit-and-run on Christmas Eve while handing out gifts, California cops say

Trina Newman, 61, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while handing out Christmas presents, CA officials said.Screengrab from Trina Newman's Facebook page
A mother who was a minister and active member of her community was killed in a hit-and-run crash while handing out presents in California, police told local news outlets.

Miami Herald