Man Arrested After Hitting Father With Vehicle
A Pasadena man allegedly struck his father with a vehicle while intoxicated in a recent hit-and-run incident.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Accidents
Pasadena police arrested 24-year-old Jack Modrejewski on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly hit his father with his car. The victim, who suffered major injuries to his leg and pelvis, received an emergency field blood transfusion from the Pasadena Fire Department.
Why it matters
The incident highlights both the dangers of impaired driving and the critical debut of a new city initiative. The emergency blood transfusion performed at the scene marked the first time the department has utilized the program to treat a trauma patient in the field.
Jack Modrejewski was arrested on charges including assault with a deadly weapon, driving under the influence, and hit and run. He was released from custody on Sept. 20.
The players
Jack Modrejewski
He is a 24-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, DUI, and hit and run.
Pasadena Fire Department
This local agency provides emergency response services and recently initiated a program to provide blood transfusions in the field.
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
This is the primary legal authority currently reviewing the evidence to determine potential criminal charges for the suspect.
The details
The suspect allegedly accelerated into his father, who had stood in front of the vehicle to prevent him from leaving the 300 block of Mooresque Drive while intoxicated. After hitting his father, the suspect collided with a power pipe on Glen Oaks Blvd. before being apprehended by police in the 900 block of Linda Vista Avenue.
Timeline
August 2026: The City Council approved the emergency blood transfusion program.
Sept. 19, 2026, 12:31 a.m.: Pasadena Police responded to the scene.
Sept. 20, 2026: Jack Modrejewski was released from custody.
Legal Context
The incident serves as the inaugural deployment of the city's emergency field blood transfusion program, which was authorized by the Pasadena City Council in August 2026. This initiative marks a significant advancement in local pre-hospital trauma care protocols.
Residents should remain aware of traffic safety in the Mooresque Drive area while the investigation remains ongoing. The deployment of the new transfusion protocol signals an increased capacity for emergency responders to provide critical care at incident scenes.
The takeaway
The deployment of field blood transfusions underscores how quickly medical response times can improve outcomes in trauma cases. Bystanders or family members involved in domestic disputes should prioritize personal safety rather than attempting to physically block vehicles.
Further reading
For more information on local incident reports and emergency response data, visit the Pasadena section.
