On Tuesday, August 6th, Rochester Police arrested Paul Clement, 81, of Rochester, in connection with the fatal hit-and-run on Monday, July 8th, that took the life of John Pogorek, 57, of Strafford.

Clement turned himself in after Rochester Police issued a warrant for his arrest. He is being charged with Felony Conduct After an Accident resulting in injury/death. He was released on PR bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Strafford County Superior Court on September 2, 2024, at 8:30 AM.

On Monday, July 8th, around 5:22 PM, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Crown Point Road in Rochester, NH, for a report of a person being hit by a motor vehicle. On the scene, officers were told that the victim, John Pogorek, had pulled his truck and trailer to the side of the road to fix a strap that was holding down hay he was hauling when a vehicle struck Pogorek, did not stop, and continued traveling down the road. Pogorek was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident.

Not long after the accident, police received a tip that Clement was the driver of the vehicle that struck Pogorek. Police located Clement and the vehicle, and the vehicle was impounded. The accident is still under active investigation and may result in additional charges.

Anyone with information about this accident is asked to contact the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128. You can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or texting CRIMES (274637) with the body of text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered.