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Series of Hit-and-Runs Leave Victims Hospitalized, Police Seek Witnesses

1/9/2026

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Vehicle Collisions Prompt Appeals

A white van collided with a woman and a baby on Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, on January 6, and they were hospitalized.
Police urge witnesses to come forward with information or footage about the Whyteleafe incident.
In the Bronx, a 62-year-old woman was struck by a dark-colored Cadillac Escalade and left on the road.
In Columbia, Missouri, a January 8 hit-and-run left a bicyclist injured and the driver not located.

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Cole Family Seeks Justice

The family of Cameron Cole, a 16-year-old killed in a Memphis hit-and-run on November 28 while riding his motorbike, is seeking justice.
Cameron Cole's mother, Kaitia Cole, said the driver delivered food to a hospital after the crash.
Police located the car shortly after the incident.
Separately, VicPD is investigating a January 7 hit-and-run with a seriously injured pedestrian and is seeking witnesses and video footage.

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Historical Context

California enacted the first hit-and-run law in 1980, requiring drivers to stop and assist after accidents, as hit-and-run incidents accounted for 11% of traffic fatalities. This legislation emerged from early traffic laws aimed at holding drivers accountable. Recent incidents in Whyteleafe, the Bronx, and Memphis underscore ongoing challenges in enforcing these laws and highlight the need for increased public awareness and law enforcement efforts.

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Vehicle Collisions Prompt Appeals

A white van collided with a woman and a baby on Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, on January 6, and they were hospitalized.
Police urge witnesses to come forward with information or footage about the Whyteleafe incident.
In the Bronx, a 62-year-old woman was struck by a dark-colored Cadillac Escalade and left on the road.
In Columbia, Missouri, a January 8 hit-and-run left a bicyclist injured and the driver not located.

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