Crime & Safety

Man Intentionally Hit Victim With Car: Milford PD

A man was charged after he intentionally struck a victim with his vehicle, police said.

MILFORD, CT — A Middletown man was charged after he intentionally hit a victim with his vehicle, according to police.

The victim and Brian Kessler, 33, got into a fight during a basketball game at the Parsons Center June 28.

Kessler struck the victim from behind with his vehicle while the victim was talking on the phone, police said.

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The victim sustained injuries and Kessler fled the scene, according to police.

Kessler turned himself in Aug. 1 on an active arrest warrant. He was charged with second-degree assault and evading responsibility. Bail was set at $25,000.

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