All articles tagged with #hit and run
Originally Published 1 day ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A man in his 60s was killed in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run in Studio City, Los Angeles, after being struck by a cargo van, a white SUV, and a sedan on Ventura Boulevard. Police are seeking the public's help to identify the drivers involved, offering a reward for information leading to their arrest.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by CBS News
A Boston man, William Haney, is held without bail on murder and animal cruelty charges after intentionally hitting art collector John Axelrod and his dog with his SUV, then attempting to cover up the incident. Haney, who has a history of mental health issues, pleaded not guilty and is undergoing a mental health evaluation. Axelrod, a prominent art supporter, died in the crash, which has shocked the Boston community.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A hit-and-run crash in Long Beach resulted in two deaths and three injuries, with the suspect fleeing the scene after crashing into two cars at an intersection; the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A California man, Thair Maroki, was arrested for a hit-and-run in Mount Laurel that killed a local e-bike rider, Anthony Caprio III, after his vehicle dragged the victim for a quarter mile and returned to the scene; Maroki faces charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A memorial is being set up for Darwin Cargua, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Queens on New Year's Day, while his friend Luis Romero remains critically injured; the driver fled the scene and no arrests have been made.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A man in his 20s was killed and another critically injured after being struck by a hit-and-run SUV while crossing the street in Corona, Queens, early New Year's Day; the driver fled the scene and is being sought by authorities.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A man led police on multiple high-speed pursuits in Bucks County after stealing a U-Haul, striking several vehicles, and crashing into multiple cars before being arrested; he faces numerous felony charges.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
The mother of Braun Levi, an 18-year-old tennis star killed in a hit-and-run in Manhattan Beach, is expected to speak at a news conference about the charges filed against Jenia Resha Belt, who is accused of driving drunk and causing Levi's death. Belt was charged with murder and other offenses, and is in custody with a $2 million bail. Levi was a highly regarded athlete and his family and community mourn his loss.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NBC News
A woman in Zion, Illinois, was charged with reckless homicide after she livestreamed herself on TikTok while driving and fatally struck a man crossing the street. She was found to have run a red light, and her livestream video verified her involvement in the incident. She remains in custody without bond.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by The Guardian
A TikTok creator known as Tea Tyme, Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, was arrested after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian while livestreaming her drive in Illinois. Surveillance and forensic analysis confirmed she was streaming at the time of the accident, which resulted in the death of Darren Lucas. She faces felony charges and drew public outrage for her actions and subsequent social media behavior.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A fatal hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles occurred in Palmdale, resulting in at least one death and prompting an investigation, with a suspect vehicle fleeing the scene.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A garbage truck in East Harlem lost control and crashed into scaffolding, killing a woman standing beneath it. The driver fled the scene, and a passenger was hospitalized; no arrests have been made.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A beloved Philadelphia DJ, June Rodriguez, was killed in a hit-and-run while biking home from his shift, with the driver in a red SUV fleeing the scene. The incident has deeply affected the community, and police are investigating the case.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
Two pedestrians were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Morgan Park, Chicago, when a driver in a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee struck them and fled the scene; the vehicle has been recovered, and police are seeking information from the public.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A 54-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a red SUV in West Philadelphia early Saturday morning; the driver fled the scene after the collision, and the investigation is ongoing.