22-Year-Old Arrested in Modesto Hit-and-Run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident on South Ninth Street in Modesto on the night of November 23, 2024. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that 22-year-old Jasneal Hayer was arrested shortly after the collision, which occurred around 9:10 p.m. Officers found the victim lying in the street with obvious signs of death, while Hayer attempted to flee the scene in his damaged vehicle. He now faces charges of felony DUI, hit-and-run, and vehicular manslaughter. The investigation led to the closure of Southbound Highway 99 for several hours, and the identity of the deceased pedestrian has not yet been released. This incident underscores the ongoing issues related to impaired driving in California, which poses significant risks to public safety.