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Warrington Man Arrested After Striking Pedestrian, Hiding His Role, Then Going to Work
A 60-year-old Warrington man, Anwar Hussain, was arrested and charged after police say he struck a pedestrian while backing out of his driveway on Addison Way on August 31, 2026, then hid his involvement and drove to work instead of calling for help. A Bucks County hit-and-run lawyer looks at a case like this with a straightforward liability picture, since surveillance video and an arrest already establish most of what a civil claim would need to prove.
What Happened
According to NBC10 Philadelphia, officers responded to the 600 block of Addison Way in Warrington at about 9:01 a.m. on August 31 after a man was found lying in the roadway, screaming in pain. First responders initially believed his injuries were the result of a fall, and he was taken to the hospital, where he was admitted after suffering head trauma. About 40 minutes later, investigators determined the injuries actually came from a hit-and-run crash, not a fall, after reviewing surveillance video.
That footage, police say, showed 60-year-old Anwar Hussain backing out of his driveway at a high rate of speed and striking the victim, who was walking along the sidewalk, sending him flying six to eight feet before he came to rest in the road. Hussain then drove back up his own driveway at high speed, parked, and walked back to the scene with a cell phone in his hand. He never called 911, and he stayed silent while officers at the scene asked bystanders what had happened. Once first responders left, Hussain got back in his vehicle and drove to work. Police located and arrested him there later that day. He’s been charged with causing an accident involving death or injury, reckless endangerment, and failing to provide information or render aid, and is currently out on $100,000 unsecured bail, with his next court date set for September 21, 2026.
Why “Returning to the Scene” Doesn’t Undo a Hit-and-Run
One detail in this case is worth explaining clearly, because it’s a common misconception: walking back to the scene isn’t the same as fulfilling a driver’s legal obligations after a crash. Under 75 Pa. C.S. § 3742, a driver involved in a crash causing injury must stop, remain at the scene, provide identifying information, and render aid. Simply being physically present without calling for help, without providing information, and without acknowledging involvement doesn’t satisfy that duty. Here, Hussain reportedly had a phone in hand and still didn’t call 911, then left again once responders departed. That sequence of events, if proven, points to precisely the kind of conduct the duty-to-stop statute exists to prevent.
Beyond the hit-and-run charge itself, prosecutors have also charged Hussain with reckless endangerment, which under Pennsylvania law (18 Pa. C.S. § 2705) applies to conduct that recklessly places another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury. Backing out of a driveway at a described high rate of speed, without apparently seeing a pedestrian on the adjacent sidewalk, is the kind of fact pattern that can support that charge.
What a Criminal Charge Means for a Civil Claim
This case is unusual in our recent coverage because it already has a named, arrested defendant and law enforcement’s own account of what the surveillance video shows. That’s a meaningfully stronger starting position than the unidentified-driver cases we’ve covered elsewhere. While a criminal case and a civil injury claim are separate legal processes with different burdens of proof, a criminal conviction or guilty plea can often serve as significant supporting evidence in a related civil case, and the existence of surveillance footage generally makes the facts far less contested than in a typical he-said-she-said crash dispute.
For the injured man, that means a Bucks County car accident and hit-and-run claim here starts from a considerably clearer factual foundation than most of the cases we cover, though the actual value of any claim still depends on the full extent of his injuries and ongoing medical needs.
Warrington and the Bucks County Suburban Corridor
Warrington is a suburban Bucks County township situated along the Route 611 corridor, with a mix of residential neighborhoods and nearby commercial development. Like much of Bucks County, driveway and residential-street incidents involving distracted or inattentive drivers backing out at speed are a recurring hazard in areas where sidewalks run close to home driveways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the driver been arrested?
Yes. Anwar Hussain, 60, of Warrington, has been arrested and charged, and is currently out on $100,000 unsecured bail, according to police.
Does walking back to the crash scene count as “stopping” under Pennsylvania’s hit-and-run law?
Not necessarily. Pennsylvania’s duty-to-stop law (75 Pa. C.S. § 3742) requires a driver to remain at the scene, provide information, and render aid. Returning briefly without calling for help or acknowledging involvement, then leaving again, doesn’t fulfill that legal duty.
What is reckless endangerment, and why was it charged here?
Under 18 Pa. C.S. § 2705, reckless endangerment applies to conduct that recklessly places another person at risk of death or serious injury. Backing a vehicle out of a driveway at high speed onto a sidewalk where a pedestrian is walking can support this kind of charge.
Does a criminal charge automatically mean a civil claim will succeed?
Not automatically, but it helps. A criminal case and civil claim are separate, but evidence like surveillance video and an eventual conviction or plea can significantly strengthen the factual basis of a related civil injury claim.
How long does an injured person have to file a civil claim in Pennsylvania?
Generally two years from the date of injury, under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524.
What should someone do if they’re injured in a hit-and-run where the driver is later identified?
Document medical treatment thoroughly and consider speaking with an attorney promptly, since a strong criminal case doesn’t automatically translate into fair compensation without a properly built civil claim.
Is Warrington within the areas J. Fine Law Firm serves?
Yes. The firm’s Feasterville-Trevose office serves Bucks County, including communities like Warrington, along the Street Road and Route 611 corridors.
About J. Fine Law Firm, P.C.
J. Fine Law Firm, P.C. represents injured people across Bucks County from its Feasterville-Trevose office, including car accident and hit-and-run cases throughout the county. Attorney Joe LaRosa handles Bucks County litigation for the firm, working alongside founding attorney Jason Fine and the firm’s Feasterville personal injury team to build cases using evidence like surveillance footage and police reports from the outset.
If You’ve Been Hurt in a Hit-and-Run in Bucks County
Being struck by a driver who then tries to hide their involvement is disorienting and frightening, even when, as in this case, the driver is ultimately identified and arrested. If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run crash in Bucks County, J. Fine Law Firm, P.C. can help you understand your options and start building your case around the same kind of evidence, video, police reports, and witness accounts, that led to this arrest. Call 1-888-913-3899 or request a free consultation to talk through what happened. There’s no cost to have that conversation.
We hope for a full recovery for the man injured in this crash. J. Fine Law Firm, P.C. has represented Bucks County residents in hit-and-run and car accident cases, and we’re here if you’re facing something similar.