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Chambersburg Man Arrested in Crosswalk Death of Carol Ferry

Police report a suspended license, with the suspect jailed on $150,000 bail pending an Oct. 21 hearing.

Overview

  • Chambersburg police say Carol Ferry was struck in a marked crosswalk at West Washington and Water streets just after 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 and later died.
  • Officers arrested 47-year-old Jorge Santamaria of Chambersburg, who police say was driving on a suspended license.
  • Police say Santamaria initially stopped after the collision but left without rendering aid or providing his information.
  • Santamaria is charged with accidents involving death or personal injury, accidents involving death or injury while not licensed, and driving under suspension that is DUI related.
  • He is being held in Franklin County Prison on $150,000 bail, and investigators say they will release more information as the case proceeds.