PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a phone call reporting a hit and run crash on Califon Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 30.
Upon arrival of Patrol Officer A. Ohlsen he observed a legally parked 2010 Toyota Sienna that was struck by a vehicle, which had fled the scene. After speaking to a witness it was determined that the vehicle that fled the scene was a 2002 Infiniti QX4.
Patrol units were also made aware of a second crash on East Halsey Road were the same vehicle struck a no parking sign and fled the area.
Patrol Officer J. Williams located the vehicle on Westminster Drive, but the driver was not present.
Patrol Sgt. M. LaManna checked the surrounding area and located Megan Pardi, 27, Basking Ridge, sitting on the curb on Deauville Drive.
After a brief investigation Ms. Pardi was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
While at Police Headquarters Ms. Pardi was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, and Revocation for Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test.
Ms. Pardi was released on her own recognizance into the custody of a family member pending her court date.
