Amazon Driver in Shocking Hit-and-Run Incident Caught on Camera
An Uber driver’s shocking hit-and-run caught on video is raising serious concerns about road safety and driver accountability. The incident occurred on a Tuesday night in a Baltimore suburb, where a 29-year-old woman was crossing the street as she was struck by an Amazon delivery van. The distressing video shows the truck advancing when the light turned green, tragically hitting the woman, who screamed as she was dragged beneath its front wheels. What intensifies the horror of this scene is that the driver did not stop after first hitting the woman; instead, he rolled over her a second time with the back wheels before getting out briefly and assessing the situation. In a shocking twist, the driver opted to return to the van and flee the scene, leaving the injured woman lying on the pavement.
Fortunately, bystanders rushed to the woman’s aid while she was motionless on the ground. She was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. In light of this incident, an Amazon spokesperson has confirmed that the driver has been suspended and that the company is cooperating fully with law enforcement as an investigation unfolds. Hit-and-run incidents, particularly those involving delivery drivers, have sparked discussions on road safety and the need for stricter policies to ensure accountability.
A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that approximately 2,700 people were killed in hit-and-run crashes in the United States in 2020, highlighting a troubling trend that underscores the need for better training and vetting of delivery personnel. Additionally, local authorities have indicated they will work more closely with delivery companies like Amazon to prevent such incidents in the future.
The aftermath of this harrowing incident has reignited calls for enhanced driver education and stricter policies regarding delivery drivers, reflecting a growing concern over road safety in urban environments.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and WBAL News, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), local Baltimore news outlets
