Woman Surrenders To Police In Connection To Fatal Hit And Run In Southwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say an arrest was made Wednesday morning in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia.
Only Eyewitness News was there as 27-year-old Shanika Mason, of Sharon Hill, Pa., turned herself in into the Accident Investigation Division of the Philadelphia Police Department.
Police say four-year-old Latif Wilson was hit in April on the 1600 block of S. 57th Street in Kingsessing.
Eyewitness News spoke exclusively with the child's mother. She called him Teefy.
"My oldest son, he just says we're still a team, Teefy is just in heaven. He is my backbone and I'm very grateful that he is strong, that I don't have to because it is just crazy," said Dominique Lockwood.
Police say Wilson was outside playing when he ran into the street and was struck by a passing vehicle. According to police, the impact knocked the child to the ground, and as the vehicle allegedly started to flee the scene it struck him a second time causing fatal injuries.
After a full investigation by the Accident Investigation District, police say an arrest warrant was submitted and approved for the arrest of Mason.
Police say Mason turned herself in to police and was charged with Homicide by Vehicle, Accident Involving Death and Involuntary Manslaughter.
Police tell Eyewitness News Mason has no prior criminal record and she had a driver's license and insurance.