PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a hit and run motor vehicle crash at Halsey Road and Lawrence Road at 4:26 p.m. on Thursday, September 14.
Upon arrival of Patrol Sergeant Matthew LaManna, he spoke to a victim and a witness to the crash. Patrol Officer Lampros Nicos responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
While there, the 2009 Hyundai Sonata and driver returned to the scene.
It was determined that the 2012 Honda Civic that was travelling through the intersection had the right of way and the driver failed to stop at the stop sign crashing into the passenger side rear of the vehicle.
The driver was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters.
While at Parsippany Police Headquarters he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated;
Reckless Driving; Leaving the Scene of an Accident; and Failure to Stop or Yield.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
