Crime & Safety
Norwich Man Charged With DUI In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Report
A Norwich man has been charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old woman.
NORWICH, CT — A Norwich man is facing charges after a fatal hit-and-run accident in the Jewett City section of Griswold last Friday night, FOX 61 reported. Curt Allen Rivard, 34, was charged with driving under the influence and evasion of responsibility resulting in death.
He was held on $500,000 bond and scheduled to appear in court Monday.
The accident occurred on Main Street near Green Avenue on Friday around 8 p.m. The victim in the crash has been identified as Kandi Fortuna, 50.
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A Stonington police officer located a car with front end damage that was driving erratically around 9:40 p.m., according to FOX 61. Troopers confirmed the car was involved in the Griswold crash.
See related: Pedestrian Killed In Jewett City Crash: State Police
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