Police Arrest Pickup Truck Owner In Deadly Wissinoming Hit And Run
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia police have charged the 27-year-old owner of a pickup truck who they say struck and killed a Wissinoming woman on September 29th (see related story). He allegedly reported the vehicle stolen in an apparent effort to cover up the crime.
Police have charged Angel Roque of Devereaux Street (right) with a long list of offenses including driving under the influence and vehicular homicide.
According to police, Roque ran down 46-year-old Joyce Kenny while she was crossing the intersection of Torresdale Avenue near Fraley Street. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses say he never stopped; instead, he sped off.
Police say he then abandoned the damaged truck several blocks away, at Milnor and Comly Streets. Investigators say he smashed the truck's window and called police to report the vehicle stolen.
Reported by Al Novack, KYW Newsradio 1060
