Archive for May 19th, 2011

Driver charged in Pa hit-and-run collision that killed Kristy L. Bender

May
19

A 74-year-old Gilbertsville woman was charged in a hit-and-run car accident on April 27 that claimed the life of Kristy L. Bender, 26, of Royersford.

Police say driver Patricia Maurer struck a pedestrian, identified as Bender, who was walking along the 1200 block of South Township Line Road in Upper Providence, according to news reports. Witnesses told police the driver did not stop after hitting the pedestrian, who was struck so hard she was thrown to the side of the road. Bender was walking home from her job at Kohl’s, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Auburn hit-and-run collision results in severe injuries to New York gentleman

May
19

An Auburn man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident on Saturday, May 14, and his family is hoping someone will come forward with information about the hit-and-run driver.

Mark Sokernyk, 37, is still in critical condition, according to a news report (WSYR-TV). He was struck while riding a Razor-type scooter, which his family said was a gift for his 3-year-old son.

The victim’s mother, Marie Sokernyk, told WSYR that Mark’s little boy misses his dad. “He asks for him all the time, and we just have to keep telling him he will be back soon.”

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