58-Year-Old Louisiana Driver Arrested in Connection with March 17 Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on US 90

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana – A 58-year-old driver from Louisiana was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on US 90 on March 17.

According to the Louisiana State Police (LSP), on May 12, 2023, Troopers of LSP Troop B made an arrest in the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 43-year-old Jason Galaforo.

According to LSP, Troopers identified 58-year-old Warren Long of Metairie, Louisiana as the driver of the 2003 Toyota 4-Runner that struck Galaforo through investigative techniques.

Long was apprehended and booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on the charge of felony hit-and-run driving resulting in death. This crash is still being investigated.

The crash occurred on March 17 on US 90 and claimed the life of 43-year-old Jason Galaforo of Jefferson, Louisiana

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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About Jefferson Parish: Jefferson Parish, located in Louisiana, is named after Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. It spans fifteen cities and towns including Avondale, Metairie, and Lafitte. The parish features a diverse topography suitable for golf enthusiasts, with fifteen tournament-quality golf courses. Jefferson Parish offers a variety of government programs and services aimed at improving the lives of its citizens. The Jefferson Parish Public Information Office runs JPTV which is dedicated to transparency in local government proceedings.