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Man Arrested after Fleeing Hit and Run Accident, Charge with Driving Under the Influence


Posted on Apr 24, 2012

A 38 year-old man was arrested in Seattle after fleeing a hit and run accident last weekend. According to the Seattle Police Department, the hit and run accident happened just before 11 p.m at Martin Luther King Jr. Way south and South Orcas Street. Reports indicate the collision was called in by the injured victim. Police searched for the man and finally caught up with him. The man ditched his vehicle and fled on foot, leading to a foot pursuit.. He was arrested after initially resisting arrest.

The man was charged with driving under the influence and first-degree negligent driving as well as obstruction of a police officer. The hit and run victim was hospitalized with serious injuries but is expected to fully recover.

Our experienced Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys have over 15 years of experience in Drunk Driving Injury Accidents in Kansas and Missouri. We want you to know your rights as a victim.

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James Roswold is a Kansas & Missouri personal injury, workers comp, and medical malpractice attorney.