^ +1 chriswrong is certainly right in this case.
Even the media coverage is sympathetic to the victim and frankly doubting the driver's account. Note how on the ABC coverage the reporter tells the drivers' side of the story while the pictures show the front of the vehicle--they might as well put up a graphic saying 'She's lying.' And for good reason too, the drivers' account is literally incredible, it can't be believed.
Prince Georges' county does have a terrible reputation, but just because no charges have been filed yet and some deputy spouted off about no hit-and-run doesn't mean that serious charges will not be forthcoming. Among other things this young woman had a statewide network of supporters--few and far between perhaps but Greens are noisy out of proportion to their numbers. And the victim is about as sympathetic a figure as you could find. This one is not going to go away quietly.
What a horrible end to a promising young life. Ms Pettigrew was not likely to be elected Senator but she was going places. RIP Ms Pettigrew.
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