police say that officer daniel hoffman was riding his motorcycle when the driver of a car made it illegal left turn, clipped him and took off. hoffman fell off and the bike kept going hitting an suv. police commissioner joseph bail says the hit-and-run driver absolutely knows what he or she did. >> you cannot miss these motorcycles. and when the bike goes down and goes 30, 40 feet you have to know what's happening. police shut done the intersection for two owe three hours as the police investigating and the bike was toe away. meanwhile police are asking the public help in finding the suspect. witnesses described the car as a burgandy late model pontiac grand prix with green hood and trunk or bumper the moyer is pleading for the driver to turn him or herself in. >> they still have a chance they can turn themselves in and maybe it easier on everybody special hi them they come and dot responsible thing. so again our police officers are out there putting their life on the line every day and this is perfect example of what they have to face when they're out there. >>> and hoffman is spending t

officer daniel hoffman's bike was hit in chester. the police say the driver of a car made an illegal left turn clipping hoffman before taking off. hoffman fell off and the bike kept going hitting the suv. witnesses say the suspect was driving a burger -- burgundy late model grand prix. >> when the bike goes down and goes 3040 feet, the officer goes down, you have to know what's happening. >> we are told officer hoffman is conscious and alert and speaking with doctors. if you have a tip on suspect or car involved call police. >>> the search is over for a missing pilot whose plane crashed seven miles off the coast of atlantic city. dr. michael moir was traveling from michigan to atlantic city when his plane crashed. he had 40 years of flying experience. the coast guard spent 22 hours and searched 8 # square -- 83 square miles before spending their efforts. >>> federal prosecutors will drop the case against a temple professor, after reviewing e-mails and hearing from fidz -- physicists he was sending information that was not restricted

"action news" reporter, jeff chirico explained the car involved has very stink -- distinction daniel hoffman was riding his motorcycle when the driver made an illegal left turned and clipped him and he fell off. the driver hit another suv. he know what he or she did. >> when the bike goes down and goes 30, 40 feet, you have to know what happened. >> reporter: police shut down the intersection for two showers as the detectives investigated. the bike was towed away. witnesses described the car as a did burgundy late model popt pontiac grand prix with a tan bumper. chester police is pleading for them to turn themselves in. >> turn themselves in make it easier on everybody especially then if they do the responsible think. again our police officers are putting their life on the line everyday this is a perfect example of what they have to face when they are out there. >> reporter: he was bangdz -- banged up in the crash and has scrapes and bumps and bruises and will make a full recovery. cher which are channel 6 "actioo channel 6 "action news." >>> an investigation continues after a man was killed

the driver made a left turn and clipped daniel hoffman motorcycle. but expected to make full recovery. it was a late model pontiac grand prix with a green hood trunk or bumper. if you have information call police immediately. >>> there's a new trial date in the case of a south jersey train derailment which sent a dangerous chemical in the air. the crash released vinyl chloride. 2 dozen people sued conrail. ntsb said conrail was wrong to continue opening and closing the swinging bridge with the train went off the tracks. the trial was to gin this week, but delayed -- begin this week, but was delayed as both sides work toward a settlement. the case is scheduled to go to trial in november. >>> people who live in the traffic enforcement zone can get parking passes. parking restrictions go into effect next time sunday. the city will waive the 20-dollar fee to park in a designated garage if you have a valid parking permit. starting tomorrow parking placards are available for pick up go to the parking authority on 8th street. >>> meanwhile, the local busines

they are still looking for a suspect. >> chester county police officer daniel hoffman on his way backterday when police say he was hit by a red or burgundy pontiac, his bike was tossed, he was thrown, the driver never stopped. >> the bike went over. it went about 30 to 40 yards down from where he ended up on the highway. >> it happened before 3:00 p.m., at the intersection of morton avenue and fourth street in chester, right across from harrah's casino. police commissioner joseph bail says that his officer may have been cut off by the car, but that visibility is no excuse, as these police motorcycles maple this -- make themselves known. >> you can't miss the fact, while the lights and everything on that motorcycle. >> police say hoffman is a 15 year veteran of the force, often chasing down hit-and-run suspect, as his colleagues are doing right now. all right, to help with that search, police have released possible description after vehicle, they're is her clinic for a late 90s model pontiac, possibly, a grab pre. burgundy or red in color with a green hood or trunk. once again, officer

police hope the same thing can be done here. >> chester county police officer, daniel hoffman, was onto headquarters yesterday when police say he was hit by a red or burgundy pontiac. his bike was tossed, he was thrown, the driver, never stopped. >> the bike went over, it went about 30 to 40 yards down from where he ended up on the highway. >> it happened before 3:00 p.m., at the intersection of morton avenue and fourth street in chester, right across from harrah's casino. police commissioner joseph bail says that his officer may have been cut off by the car, but that visibility is no excuse, as these police motorcycles maple themselves known. >> now, you can't miss the fact, of the lights and everything on that motorcycle. >> police say hoffman is a 15 year veteran of the force, often chasing down hit-and-run suspects, as his colleagues are doing right now. so, police do have description after possible vehicle, they're looking for a red or burgundy pontiac it, might and grand prix, and part of that car, either the hood or the trunk, may be green. once again, officer hoffman is expect

chester police officer daniel hoffman was on his way back to headquarters friday night when a man driving red or burgundy pontiac hit him then sped off. it all happened on morton avenue across from harrah's casino just before 3:00. >> any time, anyone hits somebody, has an accident and leave the scene that's very frustrating. >> chester mayor john linder rush to the hospital to see hoffman. >> he joined police commissioner joseph bail. >> the bike went over, went 30 to 40 yards down from where he ended up on the highway. >> reporter: by the time paramedic got to the scene, the driver was long gone. >> those motorcycles are full size harley david sops. you can't miss the fact of the lights and everything on that motorcycle. >> reporter: commissioner bail told "eyewitness news" hoffman is a 15-year veteran of the force and investigates accidents like this one where he became the victim. >> going to take a lot of work for us to find out who did it burt we'll fine out. >> reporter: police are loo looking for a late 99s model pontiac brand free burgundy or dark red with a green hood or trunk.

officials say that daniel hoffman was released from the crozer chester medical center last night. hoffman was on his motorcycle when a man driving a burgundy pontiac hit him, then sped off. police continue to search for that driver. >> as we are preparing for the papal visit, federal officials say disrupt possible threat to attack pope francis on american soil. homeland security committee chairman michael mccall made the revelation but did not provide any details. mccall said that pope francis' kindness could become a safety issue, because he liked to get close to the crowds and meet with the fateful. >> and hard to believe but just 12 days now until pope francis arrives here for this historic visit to philadelphia. and when he does arrive in town, former philadelphia police officer and his family, they'll represent the entire archdioces as part of the welcoming committee. was shot in the line every duty in september of 2008, which forced him to retire. the family learned the big news during yesterday's morning mass at saint christopher's parish in somerton. now bows, who knew ear

authority say officer daniel hoffman was released from crozer-chester medical center over the weekend. hoffman was on his motorcycle when a man driving a burgundy pontiac hit him, and then sped off. the driver remains at large. >> a grieving family lanchester ad campaign with the hopes every finding justice. matt, murdered in philadelphia, on september 28th, 2008 after the puerto rican day parade. his killer remains at large. the know vac family has put up billboards in camden, pennsauken, to help with the search effort. little is known about the suspect who was driving a blue chevy impala with new jersey tags. right now there is $42,000 reward for information that leads to arrest. >> meanwhile, authorities in the phoenix area say that three men arrested for allegedly shooting at cars are not linked to a series of freeway shootings. police say the trio admitted to using slingshot to aim rocks at vehicles and pedestrians. they're not believed to be connected to the gunmen whose fired on at least 11 vehicles. one woman spoke out after her car was shot at on thursday. >> very scare. i wa

the officer daniel hoffman is expected to make a fuel recovery.action news" reporter, jeff chirico explains the car involved has distinct features. >> reporter: chopper 6 over #th and morton as rescue crews respond to the call of an injured police officer. the officer was riding his motorcycle when the driver made an illegal left turn clipped him and fell off. the bike kept going hit an suv. the police chief said the hit-and-run driver knows what he or she did. >> when the bike goes down and goes 30, 40 feet and the officer goes down, you have to know what's happening. >> reporter: police shut down the intersection for two hours as detectives investigated. the bike was later towed away. meanwhile, the police is asking for the public's help in finding a suspect. the car was described as a late model burgundy pontiac grand prix with a green hood trunk or bumper. >> make it easier on everybody especially them if they do the responsible thing. our police officers are putting their life on the line everyday this is a perfect example of what they have t

chester police officer, daniel hoffman, was hit at the intersection of fourth street and wharton avenuen. >> police say he was hit by red or burgundy pontiac. he's recovering at the hospital. >>> checking the forecast with kyla. >> good morning, seeing the clouds roll in, looking out for some rain, this afternoon, as front tracks across our region. let's take live look now, at our neighborhood network. take a look at this, this is cape may courthouse area. see the clouds rolling in about 71 degrees, we are going to see some rain, kick up this afternoon, you see on storm scan3, off to the west. so, i would expect it to get here about the one p.m. to 3:00 p.m. time frame today. temperatures right now 70 degrees in philadelphia, 780 atlantic city, about 53, in mount pocono. we will work our way up to high of 81 today. and those clouds, will increase, as i mentioned, also the rain coming our way, low of 64 tonight. your seven day forecast shows cooler temperatures, on sunday, monday, 70s, nicole. >> what a week. our next update is at 8:27. i'm nicole brewer. we'll see you then. with staples