Post by Chattanooga Police on Oct 6, 2008 21:20:25 GMT -5
Monday, October 06, 2008
Chattanooga Police have arrested a 17-yr-old Hispanic male in connection with a hit and run accident that occurred last night at 2010 E 12th Street .
The incident happened just before 7:30 when a 3-yr-old male was struck after running around his mother’s car and into the street. The mother of the victim advised police that they were parked on the side of the road, getting out of the car at the time of the incident.
The suspect’s vehicle was found abandoned a short distance from the scene of the accident moments after hitting the child. At 1 o’clock this morning, police located the suspect and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license and insurance law.
The child is currently in critical condition at T.C. Thompson’s hospital.
Sergeant Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga Police have arrested a 17-yr-old Hispanic male in connection with a hit and run accident that occurred last night at 2010 E 12th Street .
The incident happened just before 7:30 when a 3-yr-old male was struck after running around his mother’s car and into the street. The mother of the victim advised police that they were parked on the side of the road, getting out of the car at the time of the incident.
The suspect’s vehicle was found abandoned a short distance from the scene of the accident moments after hitting the child. At 1 o’clock this morning, police located the suspect and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license and insurance law.
The child is currently in critical condition at T.C. Thompson’s hospital.
Sergeant Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga Police Department