CVS employee killed while leaving work in Shrewsbury hit-and-run, DA says
SHREWSBURY – A driver has been charged following a hit-and-run that killed a Shrewsbury CVS employee who was on her way home from work.
Jerry Santiago, 24, was charged with leaving the scene of personal injury resulting in death and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said 20-year-old Ghufran Mutar of Shrewsbury was crossing Route 9 Saturday night around 10 p.m. when she was hit by a car.
Mutar was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester but did not survive.
The driver did not stop, but the suspect vehicle was later identified as a Dodge Journey.
On Monday, Westboro police found the car, which allegedly had visible damage to the front passenger side.
Santiago was arraigned Wednesday and ordered held on $50,000 bail. If he is released, he will have to wear a GPS monitor and have no contact with the victim's family.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our colleague, Ghufran Mutar," a spokesperson for CVS said. "During her time with CVS Pharmacy, Ghufran made a huge impact on our Shrewsbury store's team; she was known for her exemplary passion for service and her bright, empathetic disposition. Our thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences are with Ghufran's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time."
