Father Charged with Manslaughter, DUI in Crash that Killed His Daughter, 4, in Groton: UPDATE

GROTON, CT - Police said they arrested a man Tuesday suspected in connection with a car accident that killed a young child last Halloween.

David Ali, 28, of Griswold has been charged with manslaughter, operating under the influence and risk of injury to a minor among other charges, according to a release.

Ali was allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. A 4-year-old passenger, reported by NBC Connecticut to be his daughter, died a day later as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

The suspect turned himself into the Groton Town Police Department on Tuesday after an arrest warrant was issued for his connection to the accident. Police said no further arrests are expected.

At 5:19 p.m. on October 31, 2016, emergency crews responded to a two car motor vehicle crash on Gold Star Highway at the intersections of Packer and Welles Road in the Town of Groton.

A detailed investigation revealed that a 2001 BMW operated by Kendall Metcalf, 20, of North Stonington was traveling eastbound on Gold Star Highway, approaching the intersections of Packer and Welles Road. Meanwhile, Ali was traveling westbound in a 2001 Toyota Camry on Gold Star Highway, approaching the same intersection.

Ali attempted to turn left toward Packer Road and crossed into the path of the BMW, which struck the Camry and rolled over. The three occupants of the Camry were transported to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.

Delilah Ali was flown to Yale-New Haven Hospital with life threatening injuries. She later succumbed to her injuries and died on November 1.

Police said Ali and front seat passenger Cheryl Mackin sustained non-life threatening injuries, while Metcalf was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

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