{"id":45044,"date":"2025-11-29T15:47:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T20:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/?p=45044"},"modified":"2025-11-30T06:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:34:28","slug":"newington-ct-driver-injured-in-hit-and-run-crash-at-church-st-kelsey-st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/newington-ct-driver-injured-in-hit-and-run-crash-at-church-st-kelsey-st\/","title":{"rendered":"Newington, CT \u2013 Driver Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash at Church St & Kelsey St"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newington, CT (November 29, 2025) \u2013<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0A violent hit-and-run crash left a driver seriously injured on Friday night, November 28, at the intersection of Church Street and Kelsey Street in Newington.<\/p>\n

The collision happened around 8:31 p.m. when two vehicles collided in the intersection. Witnesses said one driver sped away while the other remained trapped and bleeding inside a heavily damaged car.<\/p>\n

Emergency crews arrived within minutes and worked quickly to stop the bleeding and stabilize the injured driver. Paramedics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.<\/p>\n

Police secured the scene and searched nearby areas for the fleeing vehicle. Investigators reviewed evidence and camera footage late into the night to determine how the crash occurred and identify the hit-and-run driver. The Newington Police Department<\/u><\/a>\u00a0continues to investigate the crash.<\/p>\n

We wish the injured driver a full and swift recovery.<\/p>\n

Acidentes de atropelamento e fuga em Connecticut<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hit-and-run crashes happen far too often across Connecticut, especially in Hartford County. These accidents continue to rise each year, affecting drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists across the state. They occur in seconds but cause long-lasting pain for victims and their families.<\/p>\n

Most hit-and-run crashes happen at night or in busy intersections where visibility is poor. Many involve drivers who speed, lose focus, or panic after causing a collision. Those who flee often do it to avoid arrest, license suspension, or insurance penalties, leaving innocent people behind with severe or life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Victims often suffer broken bones, head trauma, or internal injuries that require long hospital stays and months of recovery. Along with the physical pain, many face emotional trauma, financial strain, and the uncertainty of how to cover mounting medical bills and ongoing care.<\/p>\n

Even when the driver escapes, victims still have legal options. Connecticut law allows injured individuals to seek compensation through their uninsured motorist coverage or other financial sources.<\/p>\n

Compensation for hit-and-run victims may include:<\/p>\n