Hit-and-runs

Hit-and-Run America, Vol. LXXXIX

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Theresa Ann Belair, Topeka

Theresa Ann Belair, Topeka

An ongoing collection of unsolved hit-and-run cases, with a focus on car/pedestrian incidents, from across the country since Jan. ‘010. If you know something about any of these incidents, or one that I’ve missed, do the right thing and call the police, even anonymously.

566. Chicago. June 22. 11-year-old girl struck and killed after being struck by a white van which fled the scene. The van was found a day later. Her father, who witnessed everything, said “She was trying to get up, and she was mad because she knew she had done everything she was supposed to do (before crossing). And she said ‘I don’t believe this. This is a dream. Wake me up.'” She died at the hospital.

567. Norristown, Pa. June 23. Two children airlifted to the hospital after being struck by a black SUV which took off from the scene.

568. Sterling Heights, Mich. June 23. Man on bicycle fatally struck by two trucks, one of which (a black Dodge pick-up) fled the scene.

569. Dallas. June 23. …

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Topeka has a new hit-and-run queen. That’s her picture up top of this post.

More hit-and-run stories, including every volume of Hit-and-Run America (in reverse order), are accessible from this linked page. (The full Volume-by-Volume list will appear sporadically from now on.)

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