Archive for hit-and-run

83-year-old woman flees scene after running over boy

Friday, September 14th, 2012

An 83-year-old woman ran over a 6-year-old boy in a Chicago suburb last weekend and then fled the scene. The young boy, Brayan Silva, was killed while crossing the street with his father and sibling at 9 pm last weekend during a rainstorm. Brayan had fallen behind as his father and sibling as they tried ... read more »

Woman gives college student free car after he was struck while walking

Sunday, September 9th, 2012

A West Georgia Technical College student was given a car by a Good Samaritan after she saw a news broadcast about his long, 15 mile round trip trek to and from his college classes. Branden Whitehead, 20, reportedly walked to and from college classes some 15 miles away. The journey took him 4 1/2 hours to ... read more »

Hero teen conquers all to graduate

Friday, June 1st, 2012

Thursdays night graduation ceremony at Bloom Township High School was a point of celebration for many, but for one high school graduate it was a celebration of life and victory. Matt Brown, 18, received a standing ovation as he was wheeled onto the stage to receive his certificate. The Chicago teen was a victim of ... read more »

Brother of a 6-year-old hit and run victim pays tribute

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Three days after his 6 year old brother was tragically killed in an accident, 12 year old Jack Wightman has paid a touching tribute. He described his little brother as “the best brother ever”, and left a small handwritten note, reading “You was the best bro ever, even when we used to fight and argue ... read more »

9-year-old rescues friend after hit and run

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

After his friend was hit on his bicycle by an SUV, Ruben Nuncio went into action and carried the injured boy home. Memorial Hermann Hospital officials tell Eyewitness News that Eric Kelley is listed as stable. He and his friend were on their way home on their bicycles around 7pm Tuesday when police say an ... read more »

Woman runs over toddler and flees scene

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

A woman ran over a toddler with her truck, pinning him under the vehicle and inflicting life threatening injuries to the baby. She sped off as the boy’s father frantically tried to get her to stop. She has been found and arrested. How can anybody be so cruel?? The boy was riding a tricycle on ... read more »