Haddon Twp. (NJ) Police arrest scumbag Timothy Polijczuk in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of Joyce Putmon.
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.
3499. Rehoboth Beach, Del. March 2. 55-year-old man critically injured when struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
3500. Detroit, Mich. March 3. While taking out the trash, 10-year-old Christopher Sandoval was struck and killed by a red Dodge truck which fled the scene.
3501. Stratford, Ct.. March 1. 81-year-old woman injured when struck by a vehicle with Massachusetts plates which fled the scene.
3502. Nampa, Idaho. March 1. Person on scooter injured when struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
3503-06. Denver, Colo. March 3. Two people critically injured, one seriously injured and another sought treatment after being struck by a silver Honda Civic which fled the scene.
3507. Richmond, Va. March 2. Man in his 50s fatally struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
3508. Lebanon, Maine. March 1. Woman in her 20s suffers non-life-threatening injuries when struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
3509. Las Vegas, Nevada. Feb. 27. Pedestrian fatally struck by an unidentified vehicle which fled the scene.
3510. Hilo, Hawaii. Feb. 28. 71-year-old man fatally struck by a dark-colored Nissan sedan which fled the scene.
3511. Phoenix, Ariz. March 3. 41-year-old woman dies after being struck by a 1970s red Fiat convertible which fled the scene.
3512. Iowa City, Iowa. Feb. 27. 20-year-old man injured when struck by a maroon vehicle which fled the scene.
3513. Winston-Salem, NC. Feb. 27. Woman struck and killed by a champagne colored 2001 Mazda Tribute SUV which fled the scene.
3514. Auburn, Neb. Feb. 27. 61-year-old woman fatally struck by a silver or light grey vehicle which fled the scene.
3515-16. Dallas, Texas. March 3. Two bicyclists (and cycling advocates) injured when struck by a red pickup truck which ran a red light and, after the collision, fled the scene.
3517. Corpus Christi, Texas. March 3. 17-year-old male suffers brain and other injuries when struck by a maroon 2006-2008 Toyota Tacoma which fled the scene.
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A horrible, horrible case from Brooklyn…
Police on Monday released the name of the suspected driver in the hit-and-run collision that claimed the lives of a young couple and the premature baby delivered after the deadly crash.
A law-enforcement official identified the suspected driver as Julio Acevedo, 44 years old, of Brooklyn, and said the New York Police Department had offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. The official said Mr. Acevedo had been arrested eight times in the past.
The baby boy, delivered by post-mortem caesarean section at Bellevue Hospital Center, weighed three pounds and survived for about 30 hours after the car crash that killed his parents, Nathan and Raizy Glauber, both 21. The child died Monday morning.
A horrible, horrible case from my hometown…
On Monday, police announced that they made an arrest in the hit-and-run. Investigators say Timothy Polijczuk, 50, of Mount Ephraim, was taken into custody Monday morning and then processed at the Haddon Township Police Station before being transferred to jail.
“Sir, anything you’d like to say for yourself?” asked NBC10’s Cydney Long as Polijczuk was led away in handcuffs earlier today.
“I’m very sorry to the victims,” said Polijczuk.
“Why didn’t you stop?” asked Long.
“I wasn’t aware of what happened,” he replied.
Texas’ hit-and-run laws come under fire, similarly as weak as Pa.’s…
After Griffin’s death, her father and others have joined the growing widespread support for state legislation that would increase the penalty for drivers who leave the scene of a fatal wreck. Lawmakers, law enforcement officials and the families of victims hope the proposed laws will encourage drivers to stop and offer help — and more severely punish those who don’t.
At least three bills filed this session at the state Capitol seek to elevate a charge of “failure to stop and render aid” in the case of a death from a third-degree felony, with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, to a second-degree felony, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years behind bars.
That would make the possible punishment for the offense the same as intoxication manslaughter. As the laws stand now, a drunken driver who strikes someone with a car could face a lesser sentence by fleeing the scene to sober up.
And I quote (I)…
PHOENIX – The owner of a car believed to have been involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash has come forward and is helping police.
It is unclear though at this time who was actually driving the car.
A 41-year old woman was hit Sunday while walking on the sidewalk near 11th Street and Northern. She was hit from behind and died overnight.
And I quote (II)…
Hit-and-run suspect killed in shootout with police in Kelso
And I quote (III)…
Despite possible evidence tampering and previous noncooperation by witnesses, Athens-Clarke police hope to soon arrest a 22-year-old Cartersville man on a felony and other charges in connection with a hit-and-run accident in eastern Athens last month that critically injured a young woman.
More than two weeks after the Feb. 16 collision that left 19-year-old Emily Bowman in a coma, authorities continue to conduct an exhaustive investigation made lengthier by uncooperative witnesses and the possible tampering or destruction of evidence.
Lt. Don Eckert, commander of the Athens-Clarke police Traffic Unit, said someone tampered with the evidence in the case, but declined to offer details on the nature of that evidence, who allegedly tampered with or destroyed it, or whether anyone might face criminal charges for interfering with the investigation.
And I quote (IV)…
DENVER – Moments after Erin Jackson walked into the Denver District 6 Police Station early on Thursday morning and turned herself in for the hit-and-run of an East High School student, Denver Police say the 30-year-old fifth-grade teacher announced she wasn’t going to say any more without an attorney.
An arrest warrant, made public on Monday, provides a few more details of the high-profile hit-and-run of 16-year-old Deyondrah Bridgeman last week at East Colfax Avenue and Elizabeth Street. Bridgeman remains hospitalized with serious, life threatening injuries. (H/T @Telly2Putts)
And I quote (V)…
SEATTLE — A 60-year-old Seattle man who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Shoreline on Feb. 19 has died from his injuries. Police continue to search for the driver.
And I quote (VI)…
NEW BRUNSWICK — A motorist was sentenced today to serve up to 13 years in a New Jersey state prison for fleeing after striking and killing a 52-year-old pedestrian on her way to church in New Brunswick nearly a year ago, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced.
Brian Clements, 51, of Manalapan was sentenced to eight years in prison for vehicular homicide, and an additional five years to be served consecutively for leaving the scene after striking Silvia Reyes-Ramos, 52, of New Brunswick.
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A $25,000 reward will be offered in the case of a cyclist injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a minivan last month in Griffith Park.
Cyclist Damian Kevitt was dragged about 600 feet after he was struck by the minivan driver Feb. 17 near Zoo Drive and the 5 Freeway. Kevitt was westbound on Zoo Drive at about 11:30 a.m. when the minivan driver turned left, struck the cyclist and continued south on the 5 Freeway.
And I quote (VIII)…
Investigators said 21-year-old University of Cincinnati student Christopher Walker was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 71 near the William Howard Taft Road entrance early Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said 21-year-old Lauren Balint was behind the wheel of a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue at the time of the crash.
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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.)