Beaver Falls Pedestrian Involved In Hit-And-Run Accident Remains Critical

A pedestrian struck then dragged by an SUV Sunday in Beaver Falls remains in critical condition at UPMC Presbyterian, with the suspect who reportedly drove from the scene now in the Beaver County Jail on various charges. At around 6:30 last night, an SUV driving along the 1300  block of 7th Avenue swerved off the road, struck a parking meter and tree while also hitting a 22-year-old male, who was dragged about 20 feet. Beaver Falls Capt. John DeLuca declined to identify the victim. He tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that city police found the SUV with severe front-end damage in an alley three blocks from the accident scene. 34-year-old Anthony Darwin of McKees Rocks was arrested on charges of causing an accident involving death or personal injury, aggravated assault by vehicle, damage to unattended vehicles or property, and driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, Captain DeLuca said. He remains in jail with bond set at $75,000.