by Alex Lloyd Gross
Aug 22,2023
A hit and run accident happened early this morning at Castor and Aramingo Avenue. Police said the vehicle was allegedly involved in a drag race. When the vehicle, which police identified as a Dodge Charger, approached the intersection of Castor and Aramingo Avenue, the car hit a pedestrian crossing the street and kept going.
Police said the Dodge drove at high speed down Richmond Street and over the Betsy Ross Bridge, where police from Pennsauken were waiting for him. The driver stopped his car and was detained for Philadelphia Police.
Police authorities arrived and found the driver and a passenger, a 16 year old male.They transported both across the bridge where the 16 year old was taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital and treated for an arm injury. He was released to his parents. The driver, identified as Joseph Vannauker 19, of Levttown Pa. He is no stranger to Philadelphia Police. he was arrested before, you can read that here
His charges include Homicide by Vehicle, Murder, and Reckless Driving.