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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:21 pm    Post subject: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

I know this is a long shot. We had a fatal pedestrian hit and run in our neighborhood just before Christmas. These photos are the only vehicle evidence collected at the scene. If anyone can possibly shed any light on what type of vehicle they are from, I will pass along to our local police. Thanks.


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

So, is there some reason you think the vehicle might have been a Volkswagen, especially an older one? Any rough description of the vehicle?
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:50 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

The crime lab should be able to route such evidence to a better crime lab where tests like infrared analysis (FTIR) might be able to match up to a manufacturer.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:48 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

PatJr wrote:
So, is there some reason you think the vehicle might have been a Volkswagen, especially an older one? Any rough description of the vehicle?


No. I'm just putting it out there on all the vehicle forums that I am part of (this one, Jeep TJ and Ford Ranger) in hopes that the car guys might recognize something. I've used the "Off Topic" forums in all cases.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:51 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

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The crime lab should be able to route such evidence to a better crime lab where tests like infrared analysis (FTIR) might be able to match up to a manufacturer.


We're close to the FBI HQ and national crime lab so I'm hoping our local PD has access to those resources. I have no doubt they will find the MF who did this...just a matter of time. It is not a well lit street, but leaving the scene is unforgivable.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:19 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

Is the reflector a whole part or a broken piece?
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:29 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

my59 wrote:
Is the reflector a whole part or a broken piece?


Looks whole to me.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:30 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

I just found this site....some better pics here and interesting info.

https://www.theautopian.com/lets-see-if-we-can-ide...fragments/
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:31 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

That side marker insert looks kinda like a 98-ish crown Victoria.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:07 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

does seem to be dodge avenger
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:10 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

finster wrote:
does seem to be dodge avenger
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Yep...I spoke to the detectives. They are focused on the Avenger. Just a matter of time.

Thanks for the replies.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:26 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying hit and run evidence Reply with quote

The top and bottom photos look like the generic clear anti-reflective license plate covers you can get anywhere.

They don't actually work on traffic cameras, but they sell to people who speed and think so. And those who are likely to hit-and-run, too...
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