Crime & Safety

DUI Driver Leaves Scene Of Crash That Injured Children: State PD

Two children were injured in the crash, which occurred on I-84 in Hartford.

HARTFORD, CT — A West Hartford man was arrested after state police say he was driving under the influence when he crashed into another vehicle on I-84 East in Hartford on Wednesday night and left the scene, according to NBC Connecticut. Two children were injured in the crash and taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

NBC Connecticut reports Jason Hayes, 37, was found a short distance from the crash scene and was arrested. No additional information was released on the children’s condition, according to NBC.

Read more at NBC Connecticut here.

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