NJ woman charged in fatal hit-run after cops see her drive away

NJ woman charged in fatal hit-run after cops see her drive away

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GLASSBORO — A woman who police spotted speeding away from the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian early Thursday morning was charged with causing his death.

David Bonnet, 56, of Gloucester Township, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police arriving at Blackwood-Clementon Road in Pine Hill around 2:30 a.m. saw Michaela Ferraiolo, 23, driving away. They later noticed damage to her car during a traffic stop, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer.

Ferraiolo was charged with one count of second-degree vehicular homicide by operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and one count of second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal accident plus traffic offenses.

She was released under certain conditions pending further court proceedings.

Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ

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Filed Under: Camden County, Crime, Pine Hill
Categories: New Jersey News
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