Crime & Safety
Pickup Truck Strikes Car, Flees Scene In Newtown: Police
The driver of the truck left the scene and was last seen heading east, police said.
NEWTOWN, CT — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pickup truck in Newtown and are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver.
The crash happened around 10:22 a.m. April 18 at the intersection of High Bridge Road and Botsford Hill Road, according to an accident report.
Police said a black Dodge Ram pickup truck struck a Honda Civic before leaving the scene. The truck was last seen traveling eastbound on High Bridge Road.
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The driver of the pickup is described as an older man with a black-and-white full beard and short hair, according to police.
No injuries were reported in the crash, police said.
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Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Officer Jason Dennison at 203-426-5841.
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