Patrick Carty, 52, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run on Tuesday for a crash that occurred on Oct. 27.
Authorities on Tuesday arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Torrance that occurred back in October.
According to Torrance Police Department, 52-year-old Castaic resident Patrick Carty was briefly behind bars after they served an arrest warrant for both vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run, though he was released on bond. back on Oct. 27 at around 7:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of Artesia Boulevard.
"The preliminary investigation revealed a white 2005 Ford truck was driving westbound on Artesia at a high rate of speed and rear-ended a black 2000 Toyota truck that was also traveling westbound on Artesia Boulevard," police said. The collision caused Carty to lose control of his vehicle and he veered off the road and struck a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk. After investigating evidence and interview a number of witnesses, detectives were able to determine that Carty was allegedly involved in the incident.
Ralph Paccione, 78, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision. The driver of the other vehicle was also hospitalized for injuries.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Driver arrested after killing elderly man during hit-and-run in TorrancePatrick Carty turned himself in two months after the fatal hit-and-run collision.
Read more »
Man arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in TorranceA Castaic man who police said left the Oct. 27 collision scene was arrested nearly two months later, on Monday, Dec. 19.
Read more »
Nonprofit delivering Christmas joy to formerly homeless families in TorranceFrom homeless to celebrating the holidays, dozens of families that used to be on the streets got to share some Christmas joy in Torrance.
Read more »
Man visiting U.S. identified as man struck, killed by NJ Transit trainThe 24-year-old was hit in Spring Lake last week.
Read more »
Chicago man accused of shooting another man on Near West SideA Chicago man is accused of shooting another man on the Near West Side last month.
Read more »
Letters to the Editor — COVID-19, Dallas, J. R. Ewing, guns, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, noiseRe: “Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for seniors — Tough winter may be ahead with vaccination rates low,” Dec. 12 news story. Thanks for running...
Read more »