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JEFFERSON, La. (WGNO) — The Louisiana State Police have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Jefferson Parish.

According to police, the incident happened on U.S. 90 near Central Avenue on Friday (Mar. 17th). At the scene, State Police found 43-year-old Jason Galaforo who had been hit by an unknown vehicle at the intersection.

He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.

Through further investigation, police identified 58-year-old Warren Long of Metairie as the driver in the crash.

Warren has been charged with one count of felony hit-and-run driving resulting in death

The crash remains under investigation.

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