A Trenton man is in hot water after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash while operating a stolen car.
Kurtis Sedale Johnson, 28, was traveling west on South Olds Boulevard on Friday, December 29 when he ignored a steady red light and smashed into someone traveling along Trenton Road, police said.
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After the crash, Johnson allegedly removed himself from the wreckage and fled toward Baker Sheet Metal, where he was apprehended, police said.
The probable cause affidavit noted that Johnson failed to offer aid to the victim of the crash and also failed to provide information after the crash.
In addition to allegedly driving a stolen car, Johnson also did not have a drivers’ license, according to court papers.
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Johnson was charged with a felony of receiving stolen property, misdemeanors of being involved in an accident which caused bodily harm and being involved in an accident which causes vehicular damage and four summary charges, including reckless driving, failing to stop and give information, driving without a license and driving while having a suspended license.
Johnson’s bail was set by a district judge at 10 percent of $10,000. He was unable to post bail and remained at the Bucks County Correctional Facility as of Monday.
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Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
