Destenee Green, 23, faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly striking her boyfriend with her car following an argument at a Taco Bell in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on New Year’s Eve.
Incident Details
The couple argued inside their vehicle at the Taco Bell on West Chester Pike. The boyfriend exited to de-escalate, walking away down the street, but Green allegedly drove onto the sidewalk the wrong way and hit him from behind. She also collided with a parked tow truck, which lessened the impact; he suffered cuts to his hand and abrasions on his back but survived. Surveillance footage captured the event, witnessed by a 12-year-old boy at a nearby auto shop who described hearing a crash and seeing the man on the ground.
Police Response
Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt praised the victim’s choice to walk away and noted a recent rise in domestic violence cases around the holidays. Police recovered Green’s car, which sustained front-end damage, and urged her to surrender; she remained at large as of Sunday. The department emphasized resources for toxic relationships are available 24/7.
Broader Context
This case highlights seasonal spikes in domestic incidents, with officials advising calm de-escalation. No arrest updates appear in the provided details beyond her wanted status.
