The driver of a pickup truck with tinted windows sped away
after striking and killing a woman on
A little over an hour later, police found a pickup matching
the description of the truck on the
Police said the woman, who was said to be 46-year-old, was struck about 6:50 a.m. on Torresdale near Fraley. Afterward, police broadcast an alert for a blue pickup with tinted windows, silver flames on the side and a custom grill. About 7 a.m., police found the wanted vehicle at Comly and Milnor Streets, an industrial area a block from the river.
Police were questioning witnesses and the owner of the truck.
A driver who leaves the scene of an accident is not only committing a crime but also a civil offense for which they can be held liable. In many cases, hit and runs are the result of a drunk driver or a driver under the influence.
Hit and run accidents are disturbing events. Victims are usually left seriously injured and wonder how they will pay for medical expenses. Hit and run drivers need to be held accountable for the injuries, pain and suffering, anguish, lost wages and medical bills that they have caused.
One possible source of benefits is uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. UM coverage applies where the at-fault driver is not insured. However, it also covers motor vehicle accidents where the at-fault driver cannot be found, such as in a hit and run accident. If you are injured by a hit-and-run driver call me for a free consultation. You may be entitled to compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs.
