Thursday, October 6, 2011

Pit Bull Chases Man Into Path of Vehicle

WASHINGTON DC -- A man is in grave condition after being struck by a vehicle in northwest D.C.

Witnesses said the man was chased into the street by a pit bull during a fight between two groups of people near 14th Street and Upshur Avenue, News4’s Jackie Bensen reported. He was struck by a maroon Jeep Liberty and pinned against a minivan.

The driver of the Jeep left the scene. Police are looking for a maroon Jeep Liberty with extensive front-end damages.

The man suffered extremely serious injuries.

Fourteenth Street is closed in both directions.

(NBC Washington - Oct 6, 2011)