Posted on April 5, 2022

Drunk Man Who Allegedly Killed College Runner in Hit-And-Run Crash Caught After Slamming Into Median

Alec Gearty, New York Post, April 2, 2022

Virginia police arrested a man suspected of driving into three members of the Milligan University track and field team, killing one on Thursday night.

Jose Hernandez Mancia, 26, allegedly struck and killed Milligan University sophomore Eli Cramer as the team practiced for an upcoming meet. He fled from the crash site in a red Toyota Scion, according to WDBJ.

Jose Hernandez Mancia

Jose Hernandez Mancia

Authorities took Mancia into custody after he crashed into a median on Route 199 near Williamsburg, Va.

Mancia was charged with drunk driving, involuntary manslaughter, felony hit-and-run, reckless driving, and several other charges.

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Milligan graduate student Alex Mortimer, 21, and senior Eli Baldy, 21, were injured in the crash.

Baldy was released from the hospital with a leg and foot injury. Mortimer suffered life-threatening injuries {snip}

Mortimer, a Kentucky native, underwent two surgeries and was diagnosed with a broken fibula and dislocated shoulder. He also sustained bruised lungs and a possible concussion {snip}

Eli Cramer, Alex Mortimer, and Eli Baldy

Eli Cramer, Alex Mortimer, and Eli Baldy

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