Man faces charges in Chester hit-and-run

Chester, Pa. (WTXF) Chester Police say a 24-year-old woman was struck and killed on 9th Street near Highland in Chester about 7:30 Tuesday morning.

"Thank God. I don't know what he was thinking or what happened," said John Gray.

He is relieved to hear of the arrest. He worked with the victim, 24-year-old Mary Ann Bennett. She was a cashier at Sam & Sam Meats in Chester.

Investigators say Tuesday morning Scott took off from his girlfriend's residence after a domestic dispute. They say he was driving at a high speed when 3 blocks, away at 9th and Highland, he allegedly hit Bennett as she was crossing the street. She was knocked 12 feet into the air and 35 feet from the scene according to investigators. They say he ditched the car which they found soon after. It had been snowing that morning.

"I hope it's rest for Mary Ann and her family," said Gray.

Scott is charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and other related offenses. Investigators say the car also had only one working windshield wiper. Scott was allegedly on parole and driving on a suspended license.

Investigators say he gave a statement admitting to the hit and run allegedly saying he was scared and panicked.