Hit-and-run

Woman convicted on 3 counts in fatal hit-and-run crash

May 20, 2022 GMT

WELCH, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 2-year-old boy has been convicted on three counts, a prosecutor said.

Angel Alberta Estep was found guilty Thursday of leaving the scene of an accident causing death, failure to render aid and failure to report, McDowell County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dennie Morgan told WVVA-TV.

Police arrest man accused of striking woman, dragging body

May 14, 2022 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A man suspected in a fatal hit-in-run in central California in which the victim's body was dragged more than 8 miles (13 kilometers) was in critical condition after jumping from a three-story house while deputies tried to arrest him, authorities said.

Man charged in fatal hit-and-run outside Arrowhead Stadium

May 13, 2022 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police say a man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred last year outside of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Thomas Weyer, 19, of Kansas City, Missouri, is charged with one count of leaving the scene of a fatal crash in the Oct.

Man charged in hit-and-run that killed woman, injured man

May 9, 2022 GMT

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (AP) — A woman was killed and a man was injured after they were struck by a car in a North Carolina town, police said.

Kings Mountain police said officers went to an intersection around 8:05 p.m.

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nicki Minaj’s dad

By JENNIFER PELTZMay 6, 2022 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A hit-and-run driver pleaded guilty Friday in a suburban New York a suburban New York crash that killed the father of Nicki Minaj and was promised a year or less in jail, disappointing prosecutors and the hip hop star's mother.

North Carolina woman charged in fatal hit-and-run

May 4, 2022 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Police say a North Carolina woman is accused of driving away after her car hit and injured a pedestrian last fall. The victim died this week.

News outlets report Nyquasia Shybreal Rowell, 22, of High Point was driving south on North Spring Street in Greensboro in the center travel lane early on Oct.

Police: Va. school bus driver accused of impaired driving

May 1, 2022 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — A school bus driver for a central Virginia school district was charged with driving under the influence following what police call a hit-and-run crash and a brief chase.

Richmond police said it happened Friday afternoon, according to media outlets, when the driver of a Chesterfield County Public Schools bus struck a light pole, breaking it into two pieces, and drove off.

Woman arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed Iowa teen

April 29, 2022 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old girl in Des Moines, police said.

The crash happened Thursday afternoon a few blocks east of Hiatt Middle School on the city’s east side, police.

Police reopen 2011 hit-and-run case after victim dies

April 23, 2022 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — California police are reopening a 2011 hit-and-run case after the victim, who was a teenager at the time, died from injuries related to the decade-old collision that left her paralyzed.

Police identify two people killed in Wichita hit-and-run

April 18, 2022 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Two 20-year-old men were killed when the motorcycle they were riding in Wichita was hit by a driver who fled the scene, police said Monday.

Levi Ward and Jacob Fowler died from injuries suffered early Saturday in Wichita, police said.

Man arrested after hit-and-run crash kills 2 on motorcyle

April 17, 2022 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash in west Wichita that killed two people on a motorcycle.

Police say they received a call shortly before 2:30 a.m.

Man runs over body parts during a hit-and-run investigation

April 17, 2022 GMT

DADE CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man driving drunk sped through a hit-and-run investigation Sunday, running over the detached legs of a victim and nearly striking two deputies before leading officers on a high speed chase, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Human remains found in Gary IDed as those of missing woman

April 13, 2022 GMT

GARY, Ind. (AP) — Human remains found in Gary on Wednesday morning were identified as those of a missing woman, police announced.

The body of 23-year-old Ariana Taylor of Calumet Township was found at in a shallow drainage ditch around 9 a.m.

North Carolina woman, 94, struck by 2 hit-and-run drivers

April 12, 2022 GMT

BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A 94-year-old North Carolina woman was struck by two vehicles whose drivers left the scene, and police said they were looking for whoever is responsible.

News outlets report the Burlington Police Department said in a news release that officers responded to a local intersection at around 2:35 p.m.

Trinity College student killed, 2 hurt in hit-and-run crash

April 1, 2022 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A hit-and-run driver struck three Trinity College students who were trying to cross a street in Hartford, killing one and wounding the two others, city police said Friday as they continued searching for the suspect.

LA police seek driver after Tesla street stunt ends in crash

March 21, 2022 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police sought the public's help Monday to identify a hit-and-run Tesla driver who crashed while attempting a stunt on an extremely steep Los Angeles street while spectators recorded videos.

Police: Fatal car crash followed hit-and-run, beating

March 21, 2022 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities in New Mexico were investigating Monday whether those in a car that crashed while speeding, killing two of the nine people packed inside, were involved in a hit-and-run and the beating of a homeless man reported before the accident.

Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Mandan, 1 arrest

March 21, 2022 GMT

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Police have arrested a driver wanted for striking and killing a pedestrian in Mandan early Monday.

The victim, a 77-year-old Mandan man, was fatally struck in the parking lot of All Seasons Arena about 7:30 a.m.

Kansas City woman pleads guilty in fatal 2020 hit-and-run

March 17, 2022 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A woman has pleaded guilty to two felony counts for a 2020 fatal hit-and-run during a drag race on a Kansas City street.

Shabazz Frencher, 24, of Kansas City, recently pleaded guilty to drunken driving while intoxicated resulting in death and leaving the scene of a fatal crash, the Kansas City Star reported.

Man charged in hit-and-run death of retired Chicago officer

March 4, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has been charged in a January hit-and-run crash that killed a retired Chicago police officer.

Ted Plevritis of Palatine is charged with reckless homicide in the the death of Richard Haljean, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Man wanted in shooting, fatal crash arrested in Kansas

March 2, 2022 GMT

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — A suspect in a fatal hit-and-run in Missouri and a shooting in Kansas was arrested Wednesday after a standoff in Bonner Springs, Kansas, police said.

Law enforcement officers had been searching for 20-year-old Yucasante Oropreza since Jan.

Police: Hit-and-run crash kills 2 on Chicago’s South Side

March 1, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — A man and a woman died after officers found them critically injured in a vehicle following a hit-and-run crash on Chicago’s South Side, police said.

Man killed by hit-and-run driver in Federal Way

March 1, 2022 GMT

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — A 58-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle in Federal Way early Tuesday morning. Police said the driver of the vehicle did not stay at the scene.

Officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 900 block of S 348th St just after midnight Tuesday.

Man sentenced in fatal hit-and-run in Leavenworth

February 25, 2022 GMT

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Leavenworth man has been sentenced to 3.5 years in jail for a fatal hit-and-run on March 1, 2020.

Justen Michael McCarter, 37, was sentenced Thursday in the death of 44-year-old Adam Wheeler, who was struck by a motorcycle as he crossed a Leavenworth street.

Sheriff: Man shot by California deputies expected to recover

February 24, 2022 GMT

LOMPOC, Calif. (AP) — A man shot by two sheriff's deputies in central California is expected to survive his injuries, authorities said Thursday. Law enforcement had been looking for the man after he was allegedly involved in several hit-and-run traffic collisions.

St. Louis police ID man fatally hit by car that fled scene

February 24, 2022 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police have identified a Missouri man who was fatally run over and dragged by a car that then fled the scene in St. Louis.

The crash happened around 11:20 p.m. Sunday in the city’s Walnut Park West neighborhood, killing Damian Moore, 47, of Country Club Hills, the St.

Police: Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash in Tempe

February 24, 2022 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in the a fatal hit-and-run collision in Tempe last weekend, according to police.

They said Hector Duarte, 19, was taken into custody Tuesday in Mesa on suspicion of fleeing a fatal collision and tampering with evidence.

Judge: Indiana city not immune to claims in fatal crash suit

February 23, 2022 GMT

ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana city is not immune to claims raised by a lawsuit alleging that it shares responsibility for a hit-and-run crash that killed two children and a man, a judge has ruled.

2-year-old Phoenix hit-and-run victim has long recovery

February 22, 2022 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The mother of a Phoenix toddler who was suffered multiple injuries after being struck by a red light-runner says her son has a long road of recovery ahead.

Tyliah Green told AZFamily.com on Monday that her 2-year-old, Jayden Garcia, is hospitalized in stable condition.

Man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash in Worcester

February 19, 2022 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a man who was struck and killed in a wheelchair on a city street in Worcester.

First responders found the 52-year-old man unconscious near his damaged wheelchair early Friday.

Tow truck driver sentenced to 28 years in fatal hit-and-run

February 19, 2022 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia tow truck driver who struck and killed a police captain, then fled, has been sentenced to 28 years in prison.

Justin Thomas Regensburg, 31, was convicted in September after he pleaded guilty to felony homicide and hit-and-run.

Man accused of shooting Milwaukee officer pleads not guilty

February 9, 2022 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A man accused of shooting and wounding a Milwaukee police officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to eight felony charges, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide.

Jetrin Rodthong, 22, is accused of shooting Officer Herbert Davis III in the city's Menomonee Valley Thursday.

11 years for woman convicted in fatal hit-and-run of officer

February 8, 2022 GMT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A woman who was found guilty in a fatal hit-and-run of a Tennessee police officer has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Janet Hinds, 57, was sentenced on Monday, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported.

Troopers: North Carolina man involved in hit-and-runs killed

February 7, 2022 GMT

KENANSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A man who authorities believe was involved in a hit-and-run in North Carolina was killed in a separate crash, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said Jose Carmen Sanchez Gonzalez, 43, of Rose Hill, was killed on U.S.

Belen man indicted in hit-and-run crash that left a boy dead

February 6, 2022 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A driver suspected in a December hit-and-run that left a 7-year-old boy dead in Albuquerque has been indicted, according to authorities.

Prosecutors said 27-year-old Sergio Almanza of Belen is facing six charges in the case including homicide by vehicle, driving while under the influence, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and tampering with evidence.

Child dies after car strikes him while sledding in Oklahoma

February 4, 2022 GMT

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while sledding in Broken Arrow.

Police in the Tulsa suburb said the boy, whose name was not released, was sledding Thursday afternoon when he went into a city street and was struck.

Kansas woman sentenced to prison for fatal hit-and-run

February 3, 2022 GMT

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas woman has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for the hit-and-run death of a teenager in Leavenworth.

Amber Alexander, 28, was sentenced Wednesday in Leavenworth County District Court for the August 2021 death of 16-year-old Miranda Lynch, radio station KAIR reports.

Driver arrested in hit-and-run that killed Albuquerque boy

January 31, 2022 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A driver suspected in a December hit-and-run that left a 7-year-old boy dead in Albuquerque has been arrested, authorities said Monday.

The U.S. Marshals Service announced that 27-year-old Sergio Almanza surrendered to authorities in southwest New Mexico.

Bus driver sentenced to 41 months for hit-and-run death

January 31, 2022 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A school bus driver convicted of striking and killing a pedestrian in a Minneapolis suburb and then fleeing the scene was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison.

Jason Rynders, 35, of Maple Grove, pleaded guilty in November to criminal vehicular homicide in the March 2020 death of 45-year-old Devon Lizbeth Doherty, of Brooklyn Park.

Kingman man accused of manslaughter after girlfriend dies

January 31, 2022 GMT

KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — A Kingman man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left his girlfriend dead, Mohave County Sheriff's officials said Sunday.

Tucson police search for driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash

January 31, 2022 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver who was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Tucson last month.

They said officers were dispatched to the scene of a high-speed vehicle collision on Jan.

Sheriff’s van with arrestees rolls over in collision

January 28, 2022 GMT

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California motorist was arrested Friday after a collision that overturned a Riverside County sheriff's prisoner transport van carrying an officer and three arrestees, police said.

Coroner identifies cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver

January 24, 2022 GMT

POULSBO, Wash. (AP) — The cyclist killed in a crash on Central Valley Road in Kitsap County has been identified as 63-year-old John Skubic of Poulsbo.

Kitsap County Coroner Jeff Wallis released Skubic’s identity Saturday, saying that an autopsy was scheduled for this week.

Man pleads guilty in crash that killed woman walking dog

January 22, 2022 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Blaine motorist who struck a woman who was walking her dog along a road last fall has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular manslaughter.

John R. Jones, 31, was initially charged with criminal vehicular homicide in Anoka County District Court in connection with the hit-and-run death of 56-year-old Bridget O’Keefe Dunn in Blaine on Oct.

1 killed, 1 hurt in hit-and-run collision, man arrested

January 21, 2022 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 22-year-old man is facing manslaughter and other charges after police say he ran from a vehicle collision that killed one person and injured another in Portland.

Man pleads no contest to 2020 fatal hit-and-run in Lincoln

January 21, 2022 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A man charged with fatally hitting another man in his front yard in Lincoln has pleaded no contest to charges in the case.

Hani Hadgi, 31, of Lincoln, pleaded no contest to attempting to leave the scene of a fatal accident and misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

Winnemucca man arrested after 3-hour, armed standoff

January 18, 2022 GMT

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada man wanted on multiple warrants in California was arrested after an armed standoff with sheriff's deputies in Winnemucca over the weekend that began when he allegedly fled the scene of a minor hit-and-run accident.

Police: 3 pedestrians killed in 3 crashes

January 18, 2022 GMT

HILLANDALE, Md. (AP) — Three pedestrians are dead after three separate crashes in one Maryland county on Monday night, police said.

Montgomery County police said the first crash happened just after 5:30 p.m.

Hit-and-run driver strikes two 12-year-old girls, killing 1

January 16, 2022 GMT

MIDLAND, Wash. (AP) — A hit-and-run driver struck two 12-year-old girls who were apparently walking to the store in the town of Midland, Washington, killing one and critically injuring the other, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office said.

Milwaukee man charged in fatal hit-and-run crash

January 15, 2022 GMT

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — A 54-year-old Milwaukee man faces hit-and-run charges in connection with a crash in West Allis that killed a woman.

The Journal Sentinel reports Martin Aurelio Martinez Rodriguez was charged Friday with a felony count of hit-and-run involving death.