Cops look for driver in hit and run
NEW BERLIN – The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a driver involved in a hit and run that happened over the weekend.
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the Saturday accident that took place at 12:15 a.m. near Pat Farley Road in the Town of New Berlin.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the vehicle struck a pedestrian as it exited Ambler State Forest.
Deputies declined to release a description of the vehicle, saying that the investigation is still underway. The Sheriff’s Department is asking that anyone with information regarding the accident to contact them at 337-1922.
Police would not release the name of the victim or state what injuries, if any, they may have suffered.
“At this time it is unknown if the driver had consumed any alcohol, but given the circumstances, it’s not out of the question,” said a Sheriff’s deputy.
Last week, Norwich Police responded to a separate accident involving a cyclist and car on Hayes Street. In that instance, the bike operator claimed he was being chased by another individual attempting to harm him, which prompted him to ride his bike into traffic. The bicycle was destroyed and the operator was thrown over the hood and windshield. The oncoming car was traveling from South Broad Street at low speed. The cyclist suffered scrapes and bruises and was treated at the scene before released by the Norwich Fire Department Emergency Squad. No tickets were issued.
People who operate automobiles must exercise “reasonable care under the circumstances,” says New York State law. A failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence. A person who negligently operates a vehicle may be required to pay for harm to a person or property, caused by his or her negligence.
If one is involved in an automobile collision, New York State requires everyone to stop. Most states require an individual not to leave the scene of an accident, even a minor one, without first stopping to see whether there are damages or injuries. A person may be criminally prosecuted for leaving the scene of an automobile accident. In New York state the deciding factor on the severity of the charge relies on the injuries or property damaged inflicted on a victim. A class E felony for fatal accidents and a class A misdemeanor for minor accidents.
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the Saturday accident that took place at 12:15 a.m. near Pat Farley Road in the Town of New Berlin.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the vehicle struck a pedestrian as it exited Ambler State Forest.
Deputies declined to release a description of the vehicle, saying that the investigation is still underway. The Sheriff’s Department is asking that anyone with information regarding the accident to contact them at 337-1922.
Police would not release the name of the victim or state what injuries, if any, they may have suffered.
“At this time it is unknown if the driver had consumed any alcohol, but given the circumstances, it’s not out of the question,” said a Sheriff’s deputy.
Last week, Norwich Police responded to a separate accident involving a cyclist and car on Hayes Street. In that instance, the bike operator claimed he was being chased by another individual attempting to harm him, which prompted him to ride his bike into traffic. The bicycle was destroyed and the operator was thrown over the hood and windshield. The oncoming car was traveling from South Broad Street at low speed. The cyclist suffered scrapes and bruises and was treated at the scene before released by the Norwich Fire Department Emergency Squad. No tickets were issued.
People who operate automobiles must exercise “reasonable care under the circumstances,” says New York State law. A failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence. A person who negligently operates a vehicle may be required to pay for harm to a person or property, caused by his or her negligence.
If one is involved in an automobile collision, New York State requires everyone to stop. Most states require an individual not to leave the scene of an accident, even a minor one, without first stopping to see whether there are damages or injuries. A person may be criminally prosecuted for leaving the scene of an automobile accident. In New York state the deciding factor on the severity of the charge relies on the injuries or property damaged inflicted on a victim. A class E felony for fatal accidents and a class A misdemeanor for minor accidents.
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