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.
792. Daytona Beach, Fla., Aug. 20. Man in 50s suffers leg trauma after being struck by a small sedan which fled the scene.
793. Mcallen, Texas. Aug. 20. 23-year-old man injured after being struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
794. Dixmoor, Ill. Aug. 20. 29-year-old man struck and killed after an altercation with his girlfriend in an SUV. Details emerging.
795. Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 21. 40-year-old man suffers life-threatening brain injury after being struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
796. Pittsburgh, Pa. Aug. 21. 20-year-old woman suffers head injury after being struck by a white Chevy Cavalier with a rear spoiler which fled the scene.
797. New Haven, Ct. Aug. 22. 52-year-old man critically injured after being struck by a yet-identified vehicle which left him in the street for police to later find.
798. Longview, Texas. Aug. 21. 60-year-old woman killed after being struck by a vehicle, possibly a white pickup, which fled the scene.
799. Dayton, Ohio. Aug. 22. Man hurt after being struck by a car which fled. Further details not released.
800. Cheyenne, Wyo. Aug. 21. 47-year-old man delivering newspapers injured after being struck by a vehicle which fled. It was later found, the 19-year-old driver charged.
Related stories:
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Mark Venezia, whose wife gave birth this week as she remains hospitalized following a May hit-and-run accident, was arrested Thursday night at Sisters Hospital after refusing to leave when visiting hours were over, Buffalo police said.
“After repeated disruptions and unruly behavior on the unit where his wife, Lynette, is being cared for, Mark Venezia was asked to leave Sisters Hospital last evening. When Mr. Venezia continued to cause a commotion on the unit, interfering with patient care, security called the Buffalo Police Department,” Schlifke said. “Security acted in the best interest for the safety of patients as well as staff.”
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The driver of a pickup truck that rear-ended an Amish buggy in Clare County Wednesday retained an attorney and is planning on turning himself in, police said.
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SARASOTA COUNTY – The man shot by deputies Thursday morning in his vehicle (pictured) after a hit-and-run chase remains hospitalized this morning after surgery for a head wound.
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The driver of the other car was able to identity the suspect. He was arrested and a breath test administered to him determined his blood alcohol level to be .326, which is four times the legal limit in Washington.
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The family of a German student killed by an alleged drunken driver whom prosecutors say switched seats with his girlfriend before fleeing are outraged the driver is free on bail.
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A MILLIONAIRE US playboy charged with the hit-and-run deaths of two Midland businessmen has been bailed for £13,500 because of a legal loophole.
Ryan LeVin was allegedly racing his Porsche at more than 100 mph when the two dads were mown down in Florida.
Caught, convicted, court appearance and car-on-car in … Pound Ridge, NY; Houston; New Castle, Del.; St. Louis, Mo.; Batavia, NY; Erie, Pa.; Omaha, Neb.; Valley, Pa.; Lewiston, Maine; Anderson, Ind.; Savannah, Ga.; Mashpee, Mass.; Honolulu, Hawaii; Atlantic City, NJ; Kennewick, Wash.
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.)