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Three Women Killed in Hit-And-Run Crashes; Suspects Arrested

5/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

This week’s hit-and-run crashes have killed at least three women and led to several arrests.
Police detained a suspect in the Virginia Beach hit-and-run that killed a 34-year-old woman.
Elijah Cook, 21, was sentenced to jail for manslaughter after his crash killed 72-year-old Deborah Martin in Kentucky.
Heather Foster, 50, was arrested in Sayville, New York, for fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 60-year-old jogger.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the charity Brake was founded to support traffic-victim assistance and advocate stronger speed-limit enforcement, reflecting growing partnerships between agencies. A 2005 Department for Transport study of Safety Camera Partnerships reported a 22% reduction in personal-injury crashes where cameras operated. This legacy underpins today’s renewed focus on hit-and-run enforcement.

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Story summary

This week’s hit-and-run crashes have killed at least three women and led to several arrests.
Police detained a suspect in the Virginia Beach hit-and-run that killed a 34-year-old woman.
Elijah Cook, 21, was sentenced to jail for manslaughter after his crash killed 72-year-old Deborah Martin in Kentucky.
Heather Foster, 50, was arrested in Sayville, New York, for fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 60-year-old jogger.

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