> At a Glance
> – Leslie Myers, 51, of Weldin Park, Delaware, arrested for November hit-and-run in Ventnor City, NJ
> – 92-year-old pedestrian seriously injured at Ventnor & Newport Avenues on November 20, 2025, at 6:16 p.m.
> – White Volvo XC40 traced through Delaware plates; Myers held in Pennsylvania awaiting extradition
> – Why it matters: Case highlights how cross-state data sharing and persistent police work can track down fleeing drivers
A 51-year-old Delaware woman is facing felony charges after investigators linked her white Volvo SUV to a brutal November hit-and-run that left a 92-year-old Ventnor City man hospitalized with serious injuries.
The Crash & Escape
Multiple 911 calls flooded dispatchers at 6:16 p.m. on November 20, 2025, reporting a pedestrian down at the busy intersection of Ventnor and Newport Avenues. Witnesses told police the striking vehicle sped westbound on Ventnor Avenue without stopping.
First responders found the elderly resident lying in the roadway; he was rushed to a nearby trauma center. Detectives collected debris and surveillance footage that pointed to a white Volvo SUV-likely an XC40-registered in Delaware.
Tracing the Driver
- DMV records narrowed the search to Leslie Myers of Weldin Park, Delaware
- Additional evidence placed Myers behind the wheel at the time of impact
- January 7, 2026 arrest came after seven weeks of forensic and witness work
Ventnor City Police Chief Joseph Wootton praised his team:
> “This case was extremely impactful to my officers. They put in a lot of hours identifying the accused and bringing charges forth. I am proud of the hard work and effort they went through in bringing closure to this investigation.”
Charges & Custody
Myers was booked into Allegheny County Jail in Pennsylvania and is awaiting extradition to New Jersey. Prosecutors filed:
- Assault by auto (felony)
- Leaving the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury (felony)
- Multiple motor-vehicle summonses
Key Takeaways
- Cross-jurisdictional cooperation traced the Delaware-plated SUV within weeks
- A 92-year-old victim survived, underscoring the stakes of fleeing a crash
- Police say the arrest delivers accountability after a months-long investigation
Myers’ next court appearance will be in Atlantic County once extradition is complete.
