HitandRun Archives

hit-and-run driver fatally strikes man attempting to thwart escape: authorities

Miami, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in Miami, Florida, when a driver reportedly ran over and killed a man attempting to prevent him from fleeing the scene of a crash. Law enforcement officials have stated that the driver was involved in a hit-and-run accident before the fatal encounter with the victim. The driver allegedly attempted to flee the initial crash scene, prompting the victim to intervene in an effort to stop him. However, instead …

Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Hit-and-Run Murder of Accused Pedophile in Washington

Spokane County, Washington – Alyssa Bray, a 27-year-old woman, is facing murder and theft charges after allegedly killing 70-year-old Gerald Fox. The incident occurred when Fox picked Bray up in his blue Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck along a highway near Airway Heights. Bray later pleaded not guilty to three charges, including felony first-degree murder, hit-and-run death, and theft of a motor vehicle, as reported in a police affidavit filed on April 16. According to police, …

Rehobeth Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Tragedy: Brother Speaks Out and Suspect Charged with Murder

Ashford, Alabama – Following a tragic hit-and-run incident that led to the death of Michael Arriaga, his brother Robert Arriaga is struggling to come to terms with the loss. The untimely demise of Michael has left his family devastated, especially since Robert had spent time with him just days before the incident. The unexpected nature of Michael’s death has left Robert in disbelief, describing the situation as surreal. Philip Matthew Deal has been charged with …

Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Hit-and-Run Following Verbal Altercation in West Chatham Parking Lot

Chicago, Illinois – A tragic incident unfolded in a West Chatham parking lot, resulting in the death of a woman following a hit-and-run during a verbal altercation on Wednesday night. On Saturday, Chicago police announced the arrest of Jeremy Cummings, a 38-year-old resident of Evanston, who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident. Cummings was identified as the suspect in the murder that occurred around 5:57 p.m. on Wednesday in the …

Juvenile Charged with Murder After Altercation Leads to Fatal Hit-and-Run

OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey – A tragic incident that occurred on Dec. 4 of last year has resulted in the death of a victim, as reported by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Old Bridge Acting Police Chief, Donald F. Fritz, Jr. The identity of the victim, a teenager, has not yet been released. The incident took place at around 7:40 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2023, when Old Bridge Police responded to a report of …

Perth Amboy Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

Perth Amboy, New Jersey – A man from Perth Amboy has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a 72-year-old man. Hansel Farrier-Romero was convicted of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in death, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. The incident took place on August 7, 2022, at the intersection of Convery and Pfeiffer boulevards in Perth Amboy. …

Man who killed Colorado deputy in hit-and-run sentenced to 24 years

GREELEY, Colo. – Norberto Garcia-Gonzales, 37, was sentenced to a maximum of 24 years in prison for hitting and killing Weld County sheriff’s deputy Alexis Hein-Nutz in a hit-and-run crash in September 2022. Judge Timothy Kerns handed down the sentence, also declaring that Garcia-Gonzales, who is in the country illegally, will face deportation after serving his prison term. The incident occurred when Garcia-Gonzales pulled out in front of Hein-Nutz while she was riding her motorcycle …

Man sentenced to over 8 years for hit-and-run and marijuana cultivation

WICHITA, Kan. – A 32-year-old man, Latrell Thompson, has received a 106-month sentence from Judge Bruce Brown for leaving the scene of an accident and cultivation of marijuana. Along with the prison term, Thompson has also been ordered to pay $52,000 in restitution to an insurance company, as well as $9,825.88 for the funeral costs of Kurt Krueger. Thompson’s sentencing came after he was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident and cultivating …

4 Year Prison Sentence for Illinois Man Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash with Retired Chicago Police Officer

CHICAGO, Illinois – After a hit-and-run crash resulted in the death of a retired Chicago police officer, Ted Plevritis of Palatine, Illinois has been sentenced to over four years in prison. Plevritis struck and killed Rick Haljean while driving in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood. He surrendered to police about a month after Haljean’s death. Plevritis pleaded guilty to one count of failure to report the crash and was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison, …

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Hit-and-Run Death of Retired Police Officer

PALATINE, Illinois (AP) – A man from Palatine, Illinois has been sentenced to over four years in prison after pleading guilty in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a retired Chicago police officer. According to WLS-TV, Ted Plevritis pleaded guilty to failure to report the crash and was given credit for nearly two years already spent behind bars. Plevritis was initially facing multiple felony charges in the death of 57-year-old Rick Haljean. …