Crime & Safety
Ivyland Resident Charged In Fatal Hit-and-Run
Ivyland resident Brett Truskin, 22, is suspected of driving drunk and killing a bicyclist in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.
11/21/11: Update -
11/19/11: Less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving, a bicyclist was killed when he was struck head-on by a vehicle operated by an Ivyland resident, several Philadelphia media outlets reported.
The striking vehicle was operated by Brett Truskin, 22, who police suspect was driving under the influence and out-of-control, NBCPhiladelphia.com reported.
The accident occured in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Friday evening.
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Allegedly, Truskin struck the cyclist, who has not yet been identified by authorities and continued driving striking several other cars, including one driven by a pizza delivery man, according to information reported by Philly.com and NBCPhiladelphia.
The pizza delivery man remains in the hospital, Philly.com reported.
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NBCPhiladelphia reported Truskin tried to flee the scene on foot after the accident but was detained by a bystander.
The Ivyland resident has been charged with several crimes including involuntary manslaughter and homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, court records show.
