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

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

NJ teachers and educators caught in sex crime busts

Over the past few years, state lawmakers have taken on the challenge of dealing with accused child predators among the ranks of teachers and educators.

In 2018, the so-called “pass the trash” law went into effect, requiring stricter New Jersey school background checks related to child abuse and sexual misconduct.

The follow individuals were arrested over the past several years. Some have been convicted and sentenced to prison, while others have accepted plea deals for probation.

Others cases are still pending, including some court delays amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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