Man wanted in connection with fatal Montgomery County hit-and-run is arrested at Newark’s airport

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Gaithersburg, Alabama
intersection of Muddy Branch Road and West Diamond Avenue
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Gaithersburg Alabama in Gaithersburg, Alabama: At 4:47 a.m. Wednesday, pedestrian Brian Longaberger, 56, was fatally struck by a gray 2011 Honda CR-V at the intersection of Muddy Branch Road and West Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg. Police found the damaged car later that morning and identified the suspected driver as Josue David Carranza Castellon, 26, who was arrested Thursday at Newark Liberty International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Honduras. He awaits extradition to Montgomery County on charges of manslaughter by vehicle and failure to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Brian Longaberger Unknown Fatal
Josue David Carranza Castellon Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Man wanted in connection with fatal Montgomery County hit-and-run is arrested at Newark’s airport

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