A Chester County police chief left the scene of an accident he allegedly caused, then returned to it after hearing a 911 report about the crash, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Trooper Corey Monthei said the crash, allegedly caused by Chief Albert McCarthy, happened shortly after noon on October 4 on southbound Route 82 south of McFarland Road.
Sixty-year-old McCarthy allegedly struck the rear of a 2000 Jeep driven by a woman from Hockessin, Delaware, then left the scene, said state police.
McCarthy returned to the scene after the other driver called 911, but did not realize that he was responding to the crash he caused, according to state police.
State troopers arrived a short time later and said McCarthy cooperated fully.
Investigators said the chief did not intend to avoid responsibility and showed no signs of alcohol impairment. They said instead it appears he was confused and suffering from an illness.
No charges have been filed against Chief McCarthy, and damage to both cars was minor.
Officials in Kennett Township are awaiting a medical report from McCarthy's doctor before taking any action in the case, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that for the last four years, McCarthy has served as a one-man police department, acting as chief, patrol officer, traffic cop and detective.
Before that he was a longtime member of the Kennett Square police force.
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