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Suspect Arrested In Deadly Chester County Hit And Run

By Steve Beck, Al Novack

EAST BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly hit and run in Chester County on Super Bowl Sunday.

Michael J. Bristow, 39, is facing several charges for his alleged role in the February 5th incident that occurred on Horseshoe Pike in East Brandywine Township.

According to investigators, Bristow was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when he hit a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, 26-year-old Michael Orsini, died the next day.

Authorities say Bristow left the scene, abandoned his car and removed his license plate.

Bristow faces charges of vehicular homicide and related offenses.

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