hit-and-run

Hit-and-run at cancer center kills 94-year-old employee

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WESTWOOD, KS – A hit-and-run incident that took place at the University of Kansas Cancer Center’s parking garage in Westwood has left a 94-year-old man dead. The victim, identified as William J. Ward of Leawood, was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday morning. Authorities later made an arrest in connection to the incident. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reported that the alleged driver, Kelsi Carmack, 24, fled the scene immediately after the incident occurred. …

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Prison escapee killed in hit-and-run minutes later

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KAUAI, HI – A prisoner who managed to break free from a correctional facility in Hawaii on Friday was almost immediately involved in a severe hit-and-run incident, according to local law enforcement. Matthew J. Ornellas Jr. made his escape from Kauai Community Correctional Center just past 1 a.m., as reported by the Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Shortly after his escape, Ornellas was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Kuhio Highway. Prison …

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BMW driver leaves passenger to die after crashing into a pole

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STATEN ISLAND, NY – In a fatal incident on Staten Island, a 25-year-old BMW driver fled the scene of a high-speed crash. The man driving ultimately left his 26-year-old passenger to die at the scene, according to reports by the local police and sources close to the situation. The driver was allegedly speeding down Goethals Road North, near the Jules Drive intersection in Graniteville around 10:10 p.m. on Monday. He lost control of the vehicle, …

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Dad works deadly hit-and-run scene without realizing his son was the victim

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BINGHAMTON, NY – A New York state official experienced a personal tragedy when he responded to a fatal hit-and-run site on February 17, only to discover that the victim was his own son. Binghamton Police confirmed that Tyler Beschorner, 29, succumbed to his injuries in a hit-and-run accident after he was hit by an unidentified vehicle while walking on a highway early in the morning. The seriousness of the accident led to road closures, prompting …

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Barber killed in horrific hit-and-run

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A well-known Philadelphia barber tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on Tuesday night while he was crossing the street in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Toby Bryant, 47, was the victim of the fatal incident, as confirmed by the Philadelphia Police. The hit-and-run occurred just past 11 p.m. on Tuesday. Law enforcement and medical first responders arrived at the 7900 block of Ogontz Avenue following multiple 911 calls reporting a …

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Man hit and killed by car on Christmas Eve while walking with presents

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BAYTOWN, TX – A man was hit by a vehicle while walking with presents late in the evening near Baytown, Texas as per Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The incident unfolded just after 6 p.m. on Wade Road, close to the East Freeway and E Wallisville Road where a Jeep Cherokee, driven by a woman, was headed southbound. Authorities say the driver hit a pedestrian walking with a bag containing two large stuffed animals. Sheriff …

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Two young brothers killed in hit-and-run crash

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ANTIOCH, CA – A devastating hit-and-run collision that took the life of two young brothers has led authorities in a San Francisco Bay area community to launch a search for the suspect. The incident occurred in Antioch at an intersection late on Friday night, according to a statement released by the Antioch Police Department. When first responders arrived at the scene of the crash, officers found an accident involving two vehicles. One of the vehicles …

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Pedestrian killed by two drivers in deadly hit-and-run

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BROOKHAVEN, GA – Two individuals have been apprehended by Brookhaven Police in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that tragically claimed the life of a 55-year-old woman named Linda Powell. The incident occurred on October 19 when Powell was struck while attempting to cross Clairmont Road, as reported by crash investigators. According to details from an online fundraiser initiated by a person identifying herself as Powell’s daughter, Linda Powell was on her way to work …

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Teenager charged with murder in hit-and-run death of retired police chief

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A retired police chief from California met a tragic end in Las Vegas when a teenager, allegedly laughing and egged on by a friend, intentionally ran him over while he was cycling. The incident, which occurred on the morning of August 14, was captured on video and later circulated on social media, leading to the arrest and subsequent murder charge against the 17-year-old driver. Andreas Probst, 64, was enjoying his morning …

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Driver charged in hit-and-run death of 4-year-old boy

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A driver has been accused of leaving the scene after fatally striking a 4-year-old boy in Boston with his vehicle. The driver has been held on $15,000 bail following his arraignment. Olguens Joseph, 30, pleaded not guilty to charges, which include motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of personal injury or death. His plea was made during a hearing in West Roxbury Municipal Court. The hit-and-run incident occurred on July 18th in the city’s …

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