West Virginia law enforcement officials recently caught and arrested a man responsible for causing an accident and leaving the scene. The car accident resulted in three injuries. In addition to being wanted for the hit and run accident, the man was also wanted on other felony charges. He is awaiting trial for the charges he faces.

The man was driving his vehicle, with two passengers, and struck another vehicle. Before authorities and emergency service workers could arrive on the scene, the man fled, which is likely due to the warrants out for his arrest. The two passengers in his car and the driver of the car he hit were all taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.

Local police, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, were able to locate the man in an apartment closet. He was arrested and put in a regional jail.

The man is thought to be a high flight risk, since he has tried on multiple occasions to evade authorities. This past summer, he ran out of court when he was being tried on charges unrelated to the accident. Also, he was accused of giving police the wrong identification information in order to avoid arrest. Since his arrest, the man had his bail set at $90,000 to be paid in cash only.

Dealing with an accident is always a stressful experience, so an accident victim should not have to deal with the responsible party leaving the scene. Thankfully the man responsible for this accident was apprehended. The hope is that the injured will find some justice for their inconvenience and suffering.

Source: WYMT TV, "Man wanted in West Virginia hit and run captured," Jan. 20, 2012