Surveillance Video Captures Graphic Hit-and-Run

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Added: June 5, 2008

PlusSurveillance Video Captures Graphic Hit-and-RunSurveillance Video Captures Graphic Hit-and-RunThe Associated PressHartford police released a surveillance video that shows a 78-year-old man, who was struck by a car, lying motionless on a busy city street as pedestrians gawk but do nothing. (June 5)Outrage that a driver fled after hitting a 78-year-old man... And that no one did anything to help the elderly victim as he lied motionless on a city street. Police just released this surveillance video in hopes of generating new leads. It shows Angel Torres walking in the street after buying milk at a local grocery store. Seconds later, he's struck by a dark Honda that was chasing a tan Toyota. Both cars darted down a side street as Torres crumples onto the road. The minute-long video then shows several cars passing Torres as a few people stare from the sidewalk. Some approached the victim but most stayed put until an officer responding to an unrelated call arrives on the scene. The victim remains in critical condition in Hartford Hospital. Authorities say he's paralyzed. Police say the hit-and-run is the latest in a string of incidents that show the callousness of Connecticut's capital, a city of 125-thousand. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[JessicaVowers]

It sucks that noone helped him.

[kathCT]

I'm from (and still live in) the general Hartford area, and let me tell you, don't come to Hartford unless you have to. The mayor of Hartford is in legal trouble and was part of the Latin Kings. There are shootings and crimes every day. So if you can, avoid Hartford at all costs.

[MsBrookerbs]

Look how much of a slow piddle poke he was jay-walking. Luis Negron should be released from prison and should have all of the old fugly man's personal stuff. He is already dead!!!

[legoman1631]

@lewars1912 no one desserves to die

[TheResponding]

@JessicaVowers Someone did walk up to him.... mind you, not to help him... but to take his picture. Ah tactful!

[TheResponding]

@BrookeFrtng Don't drive on the left side of the road...

[flert]

thats what they call stupidity,...hahahaha

[IAmHoTSHoTzz]

@JessicaVowers People are shocked/scared and dont know what to do don't blame them see people like myself i would have checked on him or if i were in a car i'd be chasing the motherfucker down hoping for people around the injured man to call the police and paramedics