07-03-2025
Driver arrested after pedestrian struck by 2 vehicles in Meriden
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MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden police say an arrest has been made after a man was struck by two vehicles while crossing the street Thursday afternoon.
The 73-year-old pedestrian is in stable condition as of Friday, according to police, who said he was transferred from the scene to a trauma center by LIFE STAR.
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Police determined the man was legally crossing the street at the intersection of Park Street and Center Street when just after noon he was struck and knocked to the ground by a blue Ford Explorer with a New Jersey license plate.
The vehicle kept driving and left without trying to help the man or call authorities, according to police and a video of the incident.
While the pedestrian remained on the ground, police said a red Toyota Rav4 ran him over, causing additional injuries. That driver did stop and is cooperating with the investigation.
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The first driver was later located near the Meriden Public Library and admitted to his involvement, police said.
Diego Mosqura-Garcia, 31, was charged with evading responsibility in a motor vehicle collision causing serious injuries, operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended, and failure to exercise due care near a pedestrian.
Mosqura-Garcia was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Meriden Superior Court on March 20.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked contact Officer J. Golden #600 at 203-630-6201 or jgolden@
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