Crime & Safety
Greenwich Man To Mull Plea Deal In Deadly Stamford Crash: Reports
Greenwich resident Michael Talbot appeared in Stamford Superior Court Thursday. Talbot is accused of killing two people in a hit-and-run.
STAMFORD, CT — Michael Talbot, the Greenwich man charged in connection with the fatal December 2022 crash that killed two Stamford residents, has been given until Dec. 1 to accept or reject a plea bargain from the state, according to media reports.
Talbot appeared in Stamford Superior Court Thursday and rejected two offers state prosecutors made to him in August: 20 years suspended after 13.5 years, or 20 years suspended after 12 to 15 years, both with five years probation, News 12 CT reported.
The judge on Thursday extended a new offer: 20 years suspended after 10 to 15 years, followed by five years probation, News 12 CT said.
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Talbot would plead guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and single counts of evading responsibility for an accident resulting in death, and driving under the influence, the Stamford Advocate said.
Additionally, the Advocate noted that Talbot's Connecticut driver's license would be permanently revoked.
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Talbot's attorney asked for more time to decide on the offer, and the case was continued to Dec. 1.
On Dec. 3, 2022, Benis and Lozano finished working at Cantina Mexicana on Summer Street in Stamford and went to Curley's Diner together in downtown Stamford to grab a late-night bite to eat, police said.
Shortly after at around 2:05 a.m., the two were walking each other home and crossing Washington Boulevard at Main Street when they were struck by a 2022 Mercedes Benz driven by Talbot, police said.
According to his arrest warrant, Talbot told police he was out drinking with friends before the crash. Police said he was driving 86 mph in a 25-mph zone and did not apply the brakes at any time.
Talbot fled the area on foot, but was apprehended nearby a short time later, police said.
On Jan. 5, Talbot was arrested with the help of the Collier County Sheriff's Office in Florida.
Charges were upgraded against Talbot in April.
According to the state of Connecticut Judicial Branch website, Talbot has previous convictions related to reckless driving and evading responsibility.
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