David W. Overlin – accused of striking and killing a toddler with his car on June 13, and leaving the scene of the accident.
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.
3847. The Acreage, Fla. June 16. 40-year-old woman on bicycle fatally struck by a white or tan 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe which fled the scene.
3848. San Jose, Cal. June 17. 55-year-old man on bicycle fatally struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
3849. Norristown, Pa. June 16. 17-year-old male suffers minor injuries when struck by a grey vehicle which fled the scene.
3850. Indianapolis, Ind. June 17. 48-year-old woman fatally struck by a black or dark blue 2006-2013 Chevrolet Impala which fled the scene.
3851. Lebanon, Pa. June 18. 12-year-old boy suffers minor injuries when struck by a small or medium dark-colored sedan which fled the scene.
3852. Burlington, Vt. June 17. Woman suffers minor injuries when struck by an older model white or gray sedan with Vermont plate which fled the scene.
3853. Norfolk, Va. June 19. 46-year-old father of three struck and killed by a red sedan and yellow mini-van taxi both of which fled the scene.
3854. Aurora, Ill. June 19. 13-year-old boy suffers serious injuries when struck by a dark Nissan which fled the scene.
3855. Donegal Twp., Pa. June 20. 28-year-old man injured when struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
3856. Davie, Fla. June 19. 47-year-old musician struck and killed by a silver/grey Honda Accord which fled the scene.
3857. Colorado Springs, Colo. June 19. 31-year-old woman fatally truck by a 2012 or 2013 Chevrolet Sonic which fled the scene.
3858. Stockton, Cal. June 20. 23-month-old toddler injured when struck by a maroon Chevy Astro van which fled the scene.
3859. S. Buffalo, Pa. June 21. 46-year-old bicyclist injured when struck by a white, 1982 to 1994 Chevy Cavalier or Pontiac Sunfire which fled the scene.
Related stories:
Mourners at memorial for 2-year-old Darion Griffin
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A 17-year-old driver who police say ran over and killed a toddler Sunday night, then drove off, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
Charles Guice, of the 1700 block of Nemnich Road in unincorporated St. Louis County, was held on $50,000 bail after turning himself in on Monday.
St. Louis County Police Officer Randy Vaughn said the teen told authorities he fled the scene after hitting 2-year-old Darion Griffin on Redman Avenue because he was scared.
Court documents filed Tuesday allege that Guice was speeding and driving without a valid licence at the time of the accident.
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Investigators with Louisiana State Police executed a warrant Monday morning to seize the truck owned by the current Livingston Parish School Board president. He was arrested in connection with a deadly hit and run crash that happened Saturday.
The crash happened on LA 43 north of Greensburg in St. Helena Parish around 5 a.m. Saturday. William Iasigi, 21, of Liberty, MS was killed. Authorities said he stopped his truck “in” the southbound lane and was hit when he got out.
Troopers seized the truck from the home of Malcolm Sibley, 65, of Walker. He faces a charge of felony hit and run.
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — A suspect was arrested Monday for the hit-and-run crash that killed a man dribbling a soccer ball along U.S. Highway 101, police said.
Richard Swanson, 42, was on the first leg of a journey from Seattle to Brazil to raise awareness for the One World Futbol charity when he was struck by a vehicle and killed on May 14. The driver left the scene.
Lincoln City police announced Monday they had arrested 52-year-old Scott Von Hiatt of Neskowin, Ore. in connection with Swanson’s death.
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A New Jersey man will go to trial on charges that he ran over his brother in the early hours of March 20, 2011, after a long night of partying.
District Justice Kristina Anzini held all charges for court against Kyle Risko, who held his head in his hands for most of the two-hour hearing Monday.
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DECATUR — Bond was set at more than $200,000 Monday for David W. Overlin, the 24-year-old man accused of striking and killing a toddler with his car early Thursday morning and leaving the scene of the accident.
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Chicago police today issued a community alert today seeking the public’s help to locate the driver of a car that fatally struck a 21-year-old woman in the Bridgeport neighborhood on Friday.
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It’s understandable to see how this tragic accident could have happened. Moore’s wheelchair was struck late at night on a narrow road. The street light closest to the accident was not working. Moore’s wheelchair had flags and reflectors, but was not equipped with lights like his previous chair that had to be replaced recently. What is not understandable, however, is how someone could just leave this man for dead. It’s not just a matter of someone not knowing what they hit or even panicking and taking off. If that were the case, this person would have stepped forward by now.
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A man accused of a hit-and-run in Yakima last week turned himself in and admitted to the crime.
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A Fall River man has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a Somerset man with cerebral palsy who was operating his electric wheelchair along the side of the road.
Thirty-five-year-old Richard Reis pleaded not guilty Wednesday to leaving the scene of a fatal accident. His bail was set at $10,000.
Prosecutors said Reis told police he was the driver of the car that struck 65-year-old James Moore on Friday night. Police said Reis’ wife called them after getting a reverse 911 call about the accident to say one of the family cars matched the description but had been damaged in a different accident.
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Miami Springs Police said Iguaran, 32, got out of his vehicle after the crash and tried to help the trapped corrections officer. When he couldn’t get the victim out, he then fled on foot. “The subject advised he panicked and that’s why he left,” said a Miami Springs Police spokesperson. “He was here to meet a female friend and he said he turned and the crash happened. There is no excuse for people to leave the scene of an accident especially when somebody’s injured. It’s a felony.”
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West Hartford police were able to link a 45-year-old woman in connection with a hit-and-run accident that left a man seriously injured, after following a trail of antifreeze early Friday morning.
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The suspect in a deadly hit and run Thursday night has turned herself in to authorities.
Latisha Gant, 39, surrendered to Baton Rouge Police Friday and was charged with felony hit and run in the case.
The Baton Rouge Police Department said the victim, a 52-year-old man, is believed to be homeless. His name has not been released.
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