Man Charged in Chelsea, Mass. Hit-and-Run of 72-Year-Old

A driver who police say hit a 72-year-old woman and fled in Chelsea, Massachusetts is being charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and driving without a license.

His bail is set at $2-thousand dollars.

The crash took place at Broadway and Fourth Street Friday morning. Surveillance footage lead investigators to believe it was 25-year-old Arnold Hernandez who was seen taking off from the scene. 

Jocelyn Hernandez, the wide of the suspect says this isn't like her husband at all.

The victim suffered injuries, but is expected to recover.

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