One of the frustrations for victims of hit-and-run accidents is that it can be difficult to get justice from the responsible driver. Police have to find them. One father and son are asking the driver to come forward after an accident, and the police are on the lookout according to WWL. The accident happened last …
Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Hit-and-Run Driver
Hit-and-run accidents aren’t just bad for the victims. They are bad for the person who runs away as well. Running from an accident brings extra charges against you and it also makes it much more likely to be considered the responsible party in a civil lawsuit. WNGO reported on a hit-and-run accident that happened in …
Hit-and-Run Driver Found in Texas By NOLA Police and the U.S. Marshals
It may take time, and it may even be in another state, but the police will do what they can to find hit-and-run drivers. They have arrested a suspect in Texas after hitting a father and a four-year-old boy in New Orleans several months ago. NOLA.com has the story. Police have been hunting for Christopher …
Hit and Run Driver Accused of Intentionally Murdering Victim in French Quarter Accident
A tragic case happened earlier this week in the French Quarter that has sent the New Orleans Police on a manhunt for the suspect. WWL reported on what police are considering a murder. The incident happened at St. Louis Street and Bourbon Street. Eighth District officers were notified of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. …
Cyclist Killed at Canal and North Rendon By Hit and Run Driver
Bicyclists are required by law to ride in the same direction as the flow of traffic, unlike pedestrians. That’s because they are vehicles and must follow the road rules. However, this can open them up to certain risks, as this news story from NOLA reports. A cyclist was killed at Canal and North Rendon when …