GOP Lawmaker Charged in Hit and Run

Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss charged in alleged hit-and-run

According to a criminal complaint, the woman told police she was riding in a car with Fariss on Thursday when he passed a car at an “excessive speed” then blew out a tire.

Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss charged in alleged hit-and-run

RICHMOND, Va.

Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss charged in alleged hit-and-run

RICHMOND, Va.

Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss charged in alleged hit-and-run

RICHMOND, Va.

Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss charged in alleged hit-and-run

A Virginia state lawmaker charged in what authorities are calling a hit-and-run swerved his SUV toward a woman after they argued, striking her and leaving her with minor injuries, according to police and allegations outlined in court documents.

Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss charged in alleged hit-and

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia state lawmaker charged in what authorities are calling a hit-and-run swerved his SUV toward a woman after they argued, striking her and leaving her with minor injuries, according to police and allegations outlined in court documents. Del. Matt Fariss, a 54-year-old Republican who has represented part of central Virginia in the House of Delegates for over a decade, faces two felony charges — malicious wounding and …