Solving hit-and-run accidents has been sporadic in Philadelphia.
An Action News investigation earlier this month found fewer than 5% of cases are even investigated, and even when drivers present sufficient evidence to police, most are not pursued. I can t give them proper justice that they deserve and that a lot of victims would want, when they suffer from these unfortunate situations. All I can do is say that hopefully, it ll be a new day in the city of Philadelphia, said
Councilman Isaiah Thomas, who chairs the Streets and Services Committee.
Captain Mark Overwise runs the Accidents Investigation District or AID.
He proposes more manpower in his unit from 36 to 53 investigators.
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The Federal Trade Commission said romance scams now top the list of schemes, and the elaborate cons are costing victims thousands of dollars.
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His vehicle eventually gets off the other car and he assesses the damage before taking off.
You can hear his flat tire flapping along the roadway. My first reaction was, You know, this looks like this guy is not sober; he s probably going to try to get away, said Crooks. Hopefully I can get some footage of the accident so that I can at least give it to the cops.
Crooks said he gave the evidence to his neighbor who owned one of the heavily damaged cars. He said she went to the police with the recording. She says that they weren t able to do anything, Crooks said.
His vehicle eventually gets off the other car and he assesses the damage before taking off.
You can hear his flat tire flapping along the roadway. My first reaction was, You know, this looks like this guy is not sober; he s probably going to try to get away, said Crooks. Hopefully I can get some footage of the accident so that I can at least give it to the cops.
Crooks said he gave the evidence to his neighbor who owned one of the heavily damaged cars. He said she went to the police with the recording. She says that they weren t able to do anything, Crooks said.