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Hit-and-run suspect also accused of DWI

Police say one woman was responsible for a hit-and-run, nearly striking a police car, and DWI.

DARIEN, NY - 2 On Your Side continues to follow developments in the arrest of a Western New York woman, accused in a fatal hit-and-run which took the life of a Utica-area teen.

After a concert at Darien Lake Friday night, that teen was run over. It took police less than 48 hours to make an arrest.

48-year-old Jennifer Serrano of Irving sits in the Genesee County Jail, accused of vehicular manslaughter. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says early Saturday morning, Serrano hit and killed 18-year-old Connor Lynsky, a Utica-area teen who had just left the Jason Aldean concert at Darien Lake.

Police say Lynskey was with a group of friends, walking back to a campground.

They were on the shoulder of Sumner Road near Harlow Road and the group became separated. When Lynskey didn't return to the campground, police were called. Lynskey's body was found later Saturday morning on the side of Sumner Road.

The sheriff's office declined an on camera interview Monday.

But, they did release a statement saying, in the moments after the hit-and-run, Serrano, still behind the wheel, nearly hit a marked Genesee County Sheriff's vehicle. She was charged with DWI and released on bail. Police say Serrano then went to stay at a relative's house in Amherst, which is where investigators say they seized her car on Sunday and arrested her a second time.

Serrano remains in custody on $100,000 cash bail, $200,000 bond. Her next court appearance, on the vehicular manslaughter charge, is Thursday afternoon. 2 On Your Side has reached out to her attorney for comment but have not heard back.

Lynskey was a student at Siena College.

On Monday, the college released this statement:

As the news of Connor Lynskey's death spread among the Siena College community this past weekend, our reaction was one of shock and profound sadness. Connor was set to begin this month in his new role of Community Assistant, where he would help new students learn about Siena and make their transition to life at the College. His friends and fellow staff members in the Office of Community Living appreciated his enthusiasm, his desire to help others, and his love for Siena. In addition to his studies as a biology major, Connor was a member of the men's club soccer team, the chemistry club and the classics club. We offer our deepest condolences to the Lynskey family. Their son will always be considered a Siena Saint.

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