Pedestrian Tony Brown, 63, killed in hit-and-run collision with alleged driver Jamar Terrell Cooper, 29, at Mercury Blvd and Jefferson Ave. in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News police investigating deadly auto-pedestrian crash from overnight
Investigators say a white 2013 White Nissan Altima fled the scene. If you saw anything, call the Crime Line.
Newport News man charged with killing pedestrian released from jail
Court documents say Cooper’s car was found at the scene, but Cooper was not. While police were investigating the crash, court documents say Cooper returned to the scene.
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