MODESTO – Authorities announced the arrest of two people Friday in connection to a fatal hit and run earlier in the week.
Paul Muratore and Lori Jardine were arrested on charges in connection to a fatal hit and run Tuesday night. Police credit a citizen who noticed the vehicle in the Enslen area and called authorities to report it. The vehicle was found parked in a nearby residence without a hood or bumper, and the windshield had been recently replaced.
Muratore, 67, was charged with vehicular homicide, felony hit and run, felon in possession of a firearm, drug charges, and a warrant. Jardine, 61, was charged with aiding and abetting following the commission of a felony.
Police are seeking the driver of a 2006-2010 silver Dodge Charger. Investigators say they believe the driver witnessed the crash and followed the pickup as it fled the scene.
The crash happened about 8:45pm Tuesday near the intersection of 8th and L Streets. Police said the involved Chevy S10 truck swerved around a vehicle that had yielded to the pedestrian crossing the intersection and struck him. The pedestrian was rushed to a hospital but later died from his injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Radeuchel via email at radeuchelr@modestopd.com ot Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.
