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I thought this only happened in New Mexico...
Tourist Injured in Hit and Run, Then Hit Again
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- A tourist was critically injured Saturday night after being hit by a pickup truck and dragged three blocks, only to be hit by another car in a double hit-and-run, police said.
Deputy Chief Beverly Lennen said both vehicles fled after pedestrian Helen Cote, of Silverton Colo., and her husband, Michael, were struck while crossing a street approximately a half-block from Santa Fe Plaza around 8:15 p.m., September 28.
Approximately six hours later, police arrested John Chavez for investigation of driving while intoxicated, causing great bodily harm by vehicle, and causing injury by vehicle, tampering with evidence and leaving the scene of an accident.
Lennen said Chavez was found hiding in someone's camper shell. His truck parked nearby.
Helen Cote was initially listed in critical condition, but the hospital has refused to provide further updates.
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This guy also claimed not to know he'd hit anyone...Hello, why was he hiding then?
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