Crime & Safety
Man Sought After Running Down Pedestrian, Hit-And-Run In Delco
Darby Borough Police said Alexander Wade tried to run someone over in a vehicle, then caused a crash that hurt a child while fleeing.
DARBY, PA — Authorities in Delaware County are looking for a man they said tried to run someone down in a vehicle, then causing a crash that hurt other people, including a child, this week.
According to Darby Borough Police, Alexander Wade, 38, of Philadelphia, is wanted in connection with a Tuesday incident in Darby.
Wade is facing charges of felony aggravated assault, felony aggravated assault by vehicle, felony accidents involving injury, recklessly endangering another person, and more, court records show.
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Police said Wade tried to strike someone with a vehicle Tuesday, then drove off.
In doing so, police said he crashed into another vehicle, causing it to flip and injuring those inside, which included a child.
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Anyone with information on Wade's whereabouts is asked to call 911, Darby Borough Police at 610-586-1100, or send police a message on Facebook.
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