A hit-and-run landed one teenager behind bars and another seriously injured.
This happened in the 600 block of East 23rd Street early in the morning on December 22.
Erie teen seriously injured after being struck by suspected drunk driver
Officers said there were reports of the driver attempting to flee the scene but was stopped shortly after.
The victim, a 19-year-old, was found on the ground next to the driver’s door of a white SUV. Shortly after the incident, officers arrested the driver, Dominic Beraducci.
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Investigators said the 19-year-old victim suffered a fractured skull and internal hemorrhaging. Beraducci is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle and driving under the influence along with several other charges.
“Officers on scene were able to view some video footage surveillance of the incident so pursuant to that and speaking to the district attorney’s office that individual was charged,” said Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division Rick Lorah.