Woman Accused of Ramming Man With Car On Southington Overpass

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A woman is accused of intentionally running over a man with her car in a domestic incident Thursday afternoon in Southington, police said.

Diane Skwiot, 57, of Southington, is facing a first-degree assault charge for the incident and additional charges are pending, police said.

The Southington Police Detective Division and Accident Investigation team closed off West Street in the area of Interstate I-84 to investigate the crash.

At about 3:30 p.m., Southington Police received a 911 call from a witness reporting a car versus pedestrian crash on the West Street I-84 overpass.

According to a report, a 2014 Dodge Avenger, driven by Skwiot was heading north on West Street, on the east side of the bridge.

As Skwiot reached the north end of the bridge, she intentionally drove her vehicle into the southbound lane, onto the west side of the bridge and struck a man who was walking on the bridge's west sidewalk. The man was knocked into the road and sustained serious injuries, according to police.

Witnesses reported that Skwiot then exited her vehicle and briefly stood near the vehicle before walking away, according to a report. She was located by officers a short distance away near the I-84 westbound off ramp, a report indicates.

Police said Skwiot was was transported to an area hospital, where she was being evaluated. Police were to charge her on a warrant upon her release.

The man was transported to an area hospital, where he is being treated in an intensive care unit, police said. Police said he suffered a "moderate brain injury, but is expected to survive."

He was listed in critical condition.