Former NYPD Commissioner Backed into Pregnant Woman; Drove Off

You'd think just for CYA they'd forward a report to a prosecutor for review. No matter what the investigation turned up the media will report in a non-favorable fashion if the investigators on their own decided there wasn't enough evidence. I'd be willing to bet the admin would have had a report sent off if it was a patrol officer that did this in their POV.

I was not fan of his neither... But: "The facts M'am... Just the facts...."
And again... I believe you Boss.

While i was no big fan of his the woman by her own admission stated she crossed in between his car and another. In an Escalade it is not far fetched that he did not realize he hit her. Also in NY in order to be charged with leaving the scene with injuries you have to prove the driver knowingly left the scene which is hard to prove.

Here is the statute: Personal injury a. Any person operating a motor vehicle who,
knowing or having cause to know that personal injury has been caused to
another person, due to an incident involving the motor vehicle operated
by such person shall, before leaving the place where the said personal
injury occurred, stop, exhibit his or her license and insurance
identification card for such vehicle, when such card is required
pursuant to articles six and eight of this chapter, and give his or her
name, residence, including street and street number, insurance carrier
and insurance identification information including but not limited to
the number and effective dates of said individual's insurance policy and
license number, to the injured party, if practical, and also to a police
officer, or in the event that no police officer is in the vicinity of
the place of said injury, then, he or she shall report said incident as
soon as physically able to the nearest police station or judicial
officer.

Well said Frank.

Moreover,
I feel compelled to caution everyone here rendering judgement against the Commissioner base on a Story reported by the NY Times according to the testimony of this woman...

Even when NYPD DT's already determined that the Former Commissioner's version of the incident was true...

Even when she was treated for some "bruises" but "not seriously injured"...

Even when she when to the NY Times with her story when she found out who he was...

Here is a follow up from NY1 News:

http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/130562-former-city-poli...

I agree with fplasencia. It's very hard to realize that you back into, and not over, a human body.

I just rated this down... ONLY because the only reason this is "news" is because Commissioner Safir is involved... Other than that,
I will give the Commissioner the full benefit of the doubt on this crap...
How many times everybody here did back into something... Especially something "soft" and didn't notice anything... ? It could happen, you know?
Chances are the woman is just looking for a BIG pay out instead of a NORMAL insurance settlement... Moreover, if she found out who he is...

I believe you Boss...

If this was any other person they would be arrested for hit and run> but as you car see hear former police commissioner its okay. Any every one supports that lam excuses. My question would be why in the hell he did not turn is head to make sure there was no one in the back of him. Was he not paying attention? Whats up with that!!