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Jogger Killed After Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Strikes Near Mile Square Park

Authorities arrested the driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run of a jogger on in Fountain Valley.

The Fountain Valley Police Department responded to leads at the 10000 block of San Angelo Avenue. Upon arrival, they saw a white Ford SUV believed to be involved in the collision. Authorities then arrested 39-year-old John Motesharrei in his Westminster home on Thursday.

Officials responded to a hit-and-run just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday near Brookhurst Street. The street was shut down for investigations.

Authorities confirmed Juan Ramirez Garcia, a 48-year-old resident from Santa Ana, died during the hit-and-run.

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