HitandRun

Outcry in Colorado: Legal Loopholes Allow Accused Hit-and-Run Driver to Walk Free Amid Mental Health Controversies

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Questions are rising about Colorado’s laws on competency in criminal cases after a man accused of causing a fatal hit-and-run is set to be released due to a court ruling. Joel Lang was charged with murder following an incident in November 2024 that ended the life of 47-year-old Kristy Kerst outside a fast-food restaurant in Monument. According to prosecutors, Lang struck Kerst’s vehicle and, when she exited to inspect the damage, he accelerated, dragging her for hundreds of feet before fleeing the scene. Despite the serious nature of the charges, Lang’s … Read more

Hit-and-Run Horror: Woman Critically Injured by Amazon Delivery Van in Baltimore, Driver Faces Multiple Charges

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Baltimore, MD – A local Baltimore woman is in a severe condition following a devastating hit-and-run accident involving an Amazon delivery van, which has sparked widespread media attention. Chelsey Douglas, 29, was struck on February 18, by an Amazon-branded vehicle in Baltimore’s Butchers Hill neighborhood, resulting in significant injuries that are both life-threatening and debilitating. David Ellin, Douglas’s attorney, conveyed her dire state and the outpouring of public and media interest that surged following the accident, largely fueled by surveillance footage capturing the incident. He explained the gravity of her injuries and pleaded for privacy … Read more

Man Charged After Fatal Miami Hit-and-Run, Victim Hailed as Hero for Saving Friend

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Miami, FL––Over the weekend, a Miami court charged George Sternbergh, 57, with several offenses related to a fatal hit-and-run incident. The charges against Sternbergh include fleeing the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when Sternbergh reportedly hit Jesus Guerrero, 42, who was crossing the street at the intersection of Northwest 14th Avenue and 54th Street. Authorities state that Guerrero was with a friend at the time and managed to push his friend out of harm’s way moments before the collision. Following … Read more

Critical Hit-and-Run: Senior Cyclist Severely Injured on Ventura’s Foothill Road

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Ventura, CA – A 71-year-old cyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident in Ventura on Sunday evening, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of Foothill Road and La Fonda Drive, intensifying community concerns about road safety and traffic violations. Emergency responders rushed to the scene following reports of the accident, where they found the injured cyclist. Police reported that the victim suffered severe injuries due to the collision and was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. Authorities have begun an investigation into the … Read more