The family of Kaylan Hippsley, a 13-year-old killed in a hit-and-run by Harley Whiteman, expresses devastation after learning Whiteman's sentence was reduced from 9 years to 4 years under the UK's Sentencing Act early release scheme, allowing potential release on licence this autumn.
Dolars Aleksanders, 23, from Latvia, faces charges for causing death by dangerous driving in the 2024 hit-and-run that killed 12-year-old Keaton Slater in Coventry.
Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Toledo on Sunday morning. Kaptur, a passenger, was struck by another vehicle whose driver fled the scene. Police are investigating the incident.
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged Friday with a misdemeanor hit-and-run over a July 3 collision with a parked car in Yountville, California. He allegedly struck the car and drove away, but had no alcohol in his system, and no injuries were reported. His court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 14.
Hong Kong's government indicates a by-election for William Wong's vacant seat is unlikely due to time constraints and cost concerns, with the Election Committee's term ending in October.
A mother is outraged that two of her son's killers may be released early due to government reforms aimed at relieving prison overcrowding. Janice Lees stated the potential release of Carl Tomlinson and Callum Ayre, jailed for manslaughter, is an "insult" and "injustice" to victims.
A 23-year-old woman allegedly hired contract killers for Rs 7 lakh to murder her widowed mother, Neeraj Sharma, and stage it as a road accident. The motive was to inherit property and secure a government job on compassionate grounds. The conspiracy led to Neeraj being fatally struck by an SUV.
Kuljeet Kang, an Indian truck driver, is charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident after allegedly striking and killing 23-year-old Sebastian Stone on I-80 in Chicago while using his phone, then fleeing the scene.
Paul Pelosi, 86, was involved in a hit-and-run in California after striking a parked car. He briefly stopped before driving away. No injuries were reported, and he had no alcohol in his system. Misdemeanor charges for fleeing the scene are being recommended.
Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of Nancy Pelosi, is reportedly facing hit-and-run charges in California after crashing into a parked car and driving away. The incident did not involve alcohol and has been referred to the Napa County District Attorney's Office.
Lawmaker Wong is suspected of drink-driving, careless driving, and failing to stop and report after a traffic accident. He allegedly failed to inform the legislature or fellow lawmakers before the incident became public, potentially breaching the members' code of conduct.
Parents of Sarthak Mattoo, killed in a Delhi hit-and-run, released an emotional video alleging police negligence and delays in justice. They question the investigation into the June 25 crash, claiming the accused are free while evidence collection, like blood tests, was allegedly delayed.
Popera singer Kim Ho-joong was released on parole in Yeoju, South Korea, after serving over two years for a 2024 drunk driving hit-and-run incident where he fled the scene and had his manager take the blame. He expressed reflection in a letter to fans.
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run incident in San Nicandro Garganico (Foggia) early this morning. He was walking home from a birthday party with friends when he was struck by a car driven by another partygoer.
A Los Angeles jury ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two boys killed in a 2020 hit-and-run. This adds to the $176 million in damages previously awarded, with ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson also ordered to pay $1.17 million.
A Los Angeles jury ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two boys killed in a 2020 hit-and-run. Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson must pay $1.17 million. This is in addition to $176 million previously awarded.
Belen Rodriguez's lawyer, Giuseppe Russo, has issued a statement denying any hit-and-run offenses. He also criticized the media for reporting on an ongoing investigation and the alleged illicit disclosure of her health information.
Anthony Canty, a £1m EuroMillions winner and key worker who saved a police officer's life during the COVID-19 lockdown, dies after a suspected hit-and-run in Tiptree, Essex. An 18-year-old driver remains under investigation.
A jury awarded $176 million to the family of two boys killed in a 2020 hit-and-run. Driver Rebecca Grossman, already serving a prison sentence, and her ex-boyfriend Scott Erickson were found negligent and to have acted with malice in a high-speed "game of chicken."
A Chinese national, Deng Hongpeng (43), was arrested in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture for driving without a license while on probation for a 2025 hit-and-run incident involving four 6th graders. He is currently remaining silent.
Two pedestrians, a man (35) and a woman (36), were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Nagoya City on May 29. The microbus driver, Teruya Sakai (85), was arrested on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death and hit-and-run. The bus was traveling under 30 km/h at the time of impact, and the male victim was found approximately 120 meters east of the intersection, suggesting he may have been dragged.
Okinawa Prefectural Police have sent a US serviceman in his 20s to prosecutors on suspicion of sexual assault causing injury, assault, and failing to report a traffic accident. The suspect allegedly assaulted an acquaintance and caused her injuries, then fled the scene of a minor collision.
US authorities arrested Manvir Singh, an undocumented Indian national, for a fatal hit-and-run in Lodi, California, killing two. This marks the fifth incident in nine months involving Indian-origin truckers in US road fatalities, bringing the total deaths to 11.
ICE arrested Aman Kumar, an Indian national, for a felony hit-and-run in Fresno, California, after he was allegedly released by state authorities. Kumar, who entered the US illegally in 2023, struck a four-year-old boy on April 28, 2026.
