75-year-old arrested in hit-and-run case that injured two children
Updated Apr 09, 2021;
The person responsible for striking an 8-year-old and 14-year-old while riding a motorcycle has been arrested, according to the Reading Police Department.
Maximo Serrano-Garcia, 75, of Reading, was arrested following an investigation, police said. Serrano-Garcia was charged with accidents involving death or serious injury, accidents involving death or serious injury while not properly licensed, duty to provide aid, violation of class of license, and violation of driving at a safe speed.
He was taken into custody without incident on April 8.
“I want to thank Police Chief Richard Tornielli and the rest of the Police Department for their excellent work investigating and promptly identifying and charging the suspect,” said Mayor Eddie Morán. “As I allow the justice system to run its course, I will continue praying for the children’s quick recovery, and for peace and healing for their family.”