Stafford county sheriff's office reports series of hit and run incidents

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has responded to several hit and run incidents over the past two days, highlighting a troubling string of events on local roads.

On July 12, at 11:41 a.m., Deputy S.C. Martin was dispatched to a hit and run crash along I-95 North at the 144.5-mile marker. According to the victim, her vehicle was rear-ended by a grey Mercedes SUV, which then fled the scene.

Later the same day, at 11:34 p.m., another incident occurred at the intersection of Garrisonville Road and Richmond Highway. Deputy S.A. Edwards responded to a report from a driver who was sideswiped by a large Jeep as he turned onto Richmond Highway. The Jeep left the scene following the collision.

The following day, July 13, at 10:03 p.m., a driver reported being rear-ended on Warrenton Road near Celebrate Virginia Parkway. The victim had video footage of the incident, which allowed Deputy N.J. Amato III to identify the less than cooperative suspect. Charges are now pending against the individual involved.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating these incidents and urges anyone with information to come forward to assist in their efforts to address this series of hit and runs.

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