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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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.
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 ]
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.
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.
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.
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Truck kills man in a wheelchair, and Miami-Dade police have update on hit-and-run case
Detectives are one step closer to solving a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in a wheelchair.Miami-Dade police confirmed to the Miami Herald on Tuesday that investigators have identified the 18-wheeler's driver and the trucking company involved in last week's crash in the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 103rd Street.