Maxine Lane Stroka, 90, killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver John Russel Hanyen, 55, on West Tioga Street in Tunkhannock Township, Pennsylvania
Police: Tunkhannock woman struck and killed by DUI suspect
Hanyen, 55, of Milan, Bradford County, was charged with homicide by vehicle while under the influence, driving under the influence, failure to give information and render aid, failure to notify police of an accident, and related counts.
Man sentenced after hitting woman with car
A Tunkhannock Township woman was run down and killed while taking out the trash in September. On Wednesday, the drunk driver who hit her was sentenced to more than five years in prison.
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After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
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