Mr. Felder was on his way to a Council meeting when he struck the scooter being ridden by an unnamed 18-yr-old man who sustained minor injuries. The victim says he was riding along in a traffic lane when he saw a car coming up behind him. He tried to get out of the way but was struck with the front passenger side of Felder's Ford Fusion. There was apparently a brief verbal exchange and then Felder drove off. A witness corroborated the account and clarified by revealing Felder never got out of his car while the victim was yelling for him to get out. I'm not sure that was the best strategy for the young man to take, but he was understandably angry.
A few hours later after the accident has been reported Felder was observed pacing inside the meeting. Police Chief Renee Hall was having none of this nonsense and proceeded to the parking lot to check out Felder's ride. Sure enough, there was damage to front passenger side of his car, including a dent and scuff mark. A short time later a security guard escorted Felder out of the meeting as Felder's Ford Focus was being towed from the parking lot.
“It’s too early to tell at this point in the investigation. We don't want to rush to any judgment. We’ll conduct this investigation as we normally do,” said Dallas Police Deputy Chief Thomas Castro. “If it turns out we need to affect an arrest, we are willing to do so.” Deputy Chief Castro swears no special treatment will be given to Mr. Felder. Felder could face a felony charge of failure to stop and render aid.
The victim has a business in the district and recognized Felder.
A few hours later after the accident has been reported Felder was observed pacing inside the meeting. Police Chief Renee Hall was having none of this nonsense and proceeded to the parking lot to check out Felder's ride. Sure enough, there was damage to front passenger side of his car, including a dent and scuff mark. A short time later a security guard escorted Felder out of the meeting as Felder's Ford Focus was being towed from the parking lot.
“It’s too early to tell at this point in the investigation. We don't want to rush to any judgment. We’ll conduct this investigation as we normally do,” said Dallas Police Deputy Chief Thomas Castro. “If it turns out we need to affect an arrest, we are willing to do so.” Deputy Chief Castro swears no special treatment will be given to Mr. Felder. Felder could face a felony charge of failure to stop and render aid.
The victim has a business in the district and recognized Felder.
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