Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Hit-Run: Victim Suffers Brain Injury, Critical In I-287 Crash In Greenburgh, Suspect At Large Hit-Run: Victim Suffers Brain Injury, Critical In I-287 Crash In Greenburgh, Suspect At Large
Hit-Run: Victim Suffers Brain Injury, Critical In I-287 Crash In Greenburgh, Suspect At Large Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a victim in critical condition on an Interstate 287 ramp in Westchester.  The crash happened around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, on the Exit 5 deceleration ramp of Interstate 287 East in Greenburgh, New York State Police announced on Thursday, April 3.  Investigators say the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene without stopping. The victim suffered a traumatic brain injury and was transported to a hospital, where they remain in critical condition.  No description of the vehicle has been rel…

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by Ben Crnic
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
'I F—ed Up:' Hackensack Fire Captain Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit After Hit-Run: Police Report 'I F—ed Up:' Hackensack Fire Captain Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit After Hit-Run: Police Report
'I F—ed Up:' Hackensack Fire Captain Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit After Hit-Run: Police Report A Hackensack fire captain who also volunteers in New Milford allegedly told officers “I f—ed up” after a hit-and-run crash in Bergen County was arrested and charged with DUI, according to a New Milford police report. Thomas Ryan, 55, of New Milford, was found standing outside a black Ford F-150 with heavy front-end damage and a flat tire in the parking lot of 425 Madison Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to the report obtained by Daily Voice. Dumont police had contacted New Milford police earlier that night, reporting that the same vehicle had struck two parked cars…

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by Cecilia Levine
Temple Hills-Camp Springs, MD
Police & Fire
Temple Hills Woman Killed In Prince George’s County Police-Involved Crash Identified Temple Hills Woman Killed In Prince George’s County Police-Involved Crash Identified
Temple Hills Woman Killed In Prince George’s County Police-Involved Crash Identified The pedestrian killed in a police-involved crash in Prince George’s County has been identified as the investigation into the deadly incident continues, officials announced. According to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID), 23-year-old Aniyah Redd, of Temple Hills, was fatally struck in Oxon Hill on Saturday, February 1. The officers involved have also been identified. Prince George’s County Police Sergeant Timothy Shomper, an 11-year veteran, and Corporal David Gross, a 13-year veteran, were involved in the crash, authorities said. A thi…

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by Zak Failla
Colonie, NY
News
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-Run Colonie Crash Pedestrian Killed In Hit-Run Colonie Crash
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-Run Colonie Crash A pedestrian was killed in what police described as a hit-and-run crash in the Capital Region. Emergency crews in Colonie were called for a car vs. pedestrian crash on Wold Road near Beltrone Drive at around 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 14. The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene, according to Colonie Police. The driver then fled the scene without offering aid to the victim or calling 911. Details about the victim, including their age, sex, and hometown, were not immediately given. No suspects had been identified as of early Friday afternoon. Wolf Road was closed for sev…

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by Michael Mashburn
Chambersburg, PA
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say
Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say A pedestrian was struck in Chambersburg, prompting a heavy police and fire response at the intersection of South Main Street and Liberty Street, authorities said. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 13, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Details about the victim’s condition have not been released. Drivers were initially urged to use caution due to the presence of emergency crews, but South Main Street is now fully reopened, police said in an evening update. The investigation remains ongoing.

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by Jillian Pikora
Bay Shore, NY
News
21-Year-Old Nabbed In Hit-Run Bay Shore Crash That Killed Pedestrian 21-Year-Old Nabbed In Hit-Run Bay Shore Crash That Killed Pedestrian
21-Year-Old Nabbed In Hit-Run Bay Shore Crash That Killed Pedestrian A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian. Suffolk County Police apprehended Alexander Cerda, of Bay Shore, on suspicion of leaving the scene of a fatal crash and related charges in the death of 52-year-old Eric Perez, the agency announced Thursday, March 13. Perez was attempting to cross Main Street near Shore Lane in Bay Shore when he was struck by a vehicle at around 2:10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, as Daily Voice reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Cerda is charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a f…

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by Michael Mashburn
Clifton, NJ
Police & Fire
Video Shows Car Flying Through Intersection In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash Video Shows Car Flying Through Intersection In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash
Video Shows Car Flying Through Intersection In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash Brand-new footage has surfaced showing the Wednesday, March 12, five-car Clifton crash that left a 52-year-old driver dead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey The video, initially shared by Inside Clifton NJ, shows a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer flying down Getty Avenue and through the intersection at Crooks Avenue, appearing to blow a red light. The Chevy — which can be heard approaching — hits a sedan, then a pickup truck, and then the other vehicles, causing a loud bang each time.  "Holy sh—," someone can be …

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by Cecilia Levine
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Waterbury Man Struck By Car Fighting For Life At Local Hospital: Police Waterbury Man Struck By Car Fighting For Life At Local Hospital: Police
Waterbury Man Struck By Car Fighting For Life At Local Hospital: Police A Waterbury man is in critical condition after being struck by a car Tuesday night, March 11, police said. Officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Meriden Road and Southmayd Road around 8:30 p.m., according to Waterbury police. Emergency crews found the 55-year-old pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The driver — a 32-year-old woman — was the only person in the vehicle and was not injured, police said. She remained at the scene. Authorities have not released the names of the victim or…

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by Josh Lanier
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Found Underneath Ford Dies In Jersey City Crash: Police Pedestrian Found Underneath Ford Dies In Jersey City Crash: Police
Pedestrian Found Underneath Ford Dies In Jersey City Crash: Police A 73-year-old man died after he was struck by a vehicle in Jersey City on the morning of Monday, March 10, authorities said. At 7:03 a.m., the man was found unresponsive underneath a Ford F250 at Sip and Summit Avenues, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. He was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center with severe head trauma where he was pronounced dead, Wallace-Scalfione said. The man has not been publicly identified. The driver remained on scene and an investigation determined there were no apparent acts of reckless operation by the vehicle operat…

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by Sam Barron
Shelton, CT
Police & Fire
CT Man Critically Injured In Early Morning Shelton SUV Crash CT Man Critically Injured In Early Morning Shelton SUV Crash
CT Man Critically Injured In Early Morning Shelton SUV Crash A 40-year-old man is fighting for his life in a Connecticut hospital after being hit by an SUV while walking on Route 8, police said. The Seymour man was walking south near the Exit 9 on-ramp in Shelton when the SUV struck him on Sunday, March 9, shortly before 5:30 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics rushed the victim to St. Vincent's Hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.  The SUV’s driver, a Waterbury resident, remained at the scene, police said. The crash remains under investigation. Police urge anyone with information, witnesses, or those with dashcam foot…

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by Josh Lanier
Bay Shore, NY
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed In Bay Shore Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Pedestrian Killed In Bay Shore Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
Pedestrian Killed In Bay Shore Hit-And-Run Crash: Police A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Main Street in Bay Shore, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, March 8. The man was attempting to cross Main Street near Shore Lane at 2:10 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified. Detectives believe the suspect vehicle is a small to mid-size dark-colored SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Jillian Pikora
Meriden, CT
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars At Meriden Intersection Taken To Hospital Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars At Meriden Intersection Taken To Hospital
Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars At Meriden Intersection Taken To Hospital A pedestrian was taken to an area hospital after two vehicles crashed into them Thursday, March 6, in Meriden.  Police say the crashes happened at the Cedar and Park Street intersection with one driver remaining at the scene while the other sped away, police said. Authorities are searching for that vehicle. The victim's condition was not released. There were no other injuries.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.

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by Josh Lanier