Crime & Safety

Police Identify Victim in New London Scooter Accident

Police have charged her with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

NEW LONDON, CT - Police have identified a man who was seriously injured by a scooter early Tuesday morning, The Day reported.

The driver of the car has been identified as Connecticut College student Sophia Thielman, 19, of Rye Brook, N.Y., according to The Day. Police have charged her with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The victim, identified as Zachary E. Chesebro of no specific address, 36, remains in critical condition, The Day reported. Police continue to investigate the crash.

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