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Pickup Truck Strikes Car, Flees Scene In Newtown: Police

The driver of the truck left the scene and was last seen heading east, police said.

NEWTOWN, CT — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pickup truck in Newtown and are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver.

The crash happened around 10:22 a.m. April 18 at the intersection of High Bridge Road and Botsford Hill Road, according to an accident report.

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Police said a black Dodge Ram pickup truck struck a Honda Civic before leaving the scene. The truck was last seen traveling eastbound on High Bridge Road.

The driver of the pickup is described as an older man with a black-and-white full beard and short hair, according to police.

No injuries were reported in the crash, police said.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Officer Jason Dennison at 203-426-5841.

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