Driver Charged In Crash That Seriously Injured Pedestrian: Meriden PD

MERIDEN, CT — A driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 73-year-old pedestrian Thursday in Meriden, according to police.

Police responded around 12:10 p.m. on March 6 to a report of a man with a head injury lying in the road at the intersection of Park Street and Center Street, according to Sgt. Michael Boothroyd.

The victim was treated at the scene by Hunter’s Ambulance Service and flown to an area trauma center by LifeStar, according to Boothroyd.

Boothroyd said the victim was listed in stable condition as of Friday afternoon.

The initial investigation found that the 73-year-old man was legally crossing the street when he was struck and knocked to the ground by a blue Ford Explorer bearing New Jersey registration plates, according to Boothroyd.

Boothroyd said the driver “left the scene without stopping to render aid or notifying emergency services.”

While the victim remained on the ground, Boothroyd said a red Toyota Rav4 ran him over, causing additional injuries.

The driver of the Toyota parked nearby and remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to Boothroyd.

“Through collaboration between the Patrol and Detective Divisions, the Ford Explorer was located near the Meriden Public Library,” Boothroyd wrote in a news release.

The driver was identified as 31-year-old Diego Mosqura-Garcia.

Boothroyd said Mosqura-Garcia admitted his involvement and was arrested without incident.

Mosqura-Garcia was charged with evading responsibility in a motor vehicle collision causing serious injuries, operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended, and failure to exercise due care near a pedestrian. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond with a court date of March 20.

The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Officer J. Golden at 203-630-6201 or jgolden@meridenct.gov.