Matthew BeneduceMcGrath killed and Jose A. Asencio, 44, charged at Bloomfield Avenue and Hillcrest Terrace in Verona, New Jersey
Man charged in hit-and-run that killed artist
BeneduceMcGrath owned Benegrathic Sign Design on Bloomfield Avenue and was known for creating hand crafted signs used at parks around the area. The Indiana-native was married for 32-years and lived in Verona for nearly 30 years.
Authorities said the investigation was continuing. Anyone with information was asked to contact the prosecutor's office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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