Action News sat down with the victim's family shortly after the crash, who said he was 'a gentle soul with a big heart.'
According to the U.S. Secret Service, officers tried to stop Robertson for expired registration at the intersection of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue near the National Mall around 1:30 p.m. on July 12.
Authorities say Robertson indicated that he would stop, but then quickly fled southbound on 17th Street Northwest. Robertson then allegedly ran a red light, striking 75-year-old Bing Wong and a 13-year-old girl in the intersection before fleeing the scene.He was visiting the area with his two daughters when he was fatally struck.Action News sat down with Wong's family shortly after the crash, who said he was "a gentle soul with a big heart."The Wong family spoke to Action News again on Thursday night, hours after receiving the news they had been hoping for for nearly two weeks.
"He should be held responsible for what he did," said Christine Wong, the victim's daughter, about the arrest. "I think my father will rest in peace.""People who lost him, they cannot stop their tears because my father is a good guy, always helping people," she said."You don't know what's next. I don't want this tragedy for any other family because this is very painful," said Christine.
In Bing Wong's honor, his family is collecting donations for the Double Care Adult Day Center in Northeast Philadelphia, where he would spend his time every week.
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