Hit and Ron II

Newark, New Jersey, May 19, 2008:

A driver has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries after her car hit a bicyclist who was in the road waiting on an ambulance to treat him for injuries after being hit by another car.

Shannon Harris of Patterson (N.J.) turned herself in to investigators Sunday night after initially leaving the scene of the accident, said Lance Cpl. Jessica Hires, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey State Police.

The bike rider, who was identified as Ronatarian Party leader Ron, was in stable condition at Garden State Medical Center, Hires said. Luckily, Ron's trademark mustache was not damaged in the incidents. He was not wearing a helmet and his bike lacked proper lighting, Hires said.

Ron was hit first by a Nissan driven by Erin Hartness of Newark, Hires said. No charges were filed in that case.

While he was waiting in the road for an ambulance, Ron was hit by the second car, whose driver stopped for a moment before leaving the scene.

Ron's injuries should not compromise his presidential campaign. He is expected to be released from the hospital this morning.

Posted by Bittle at May 19, 2008 08:08 AM