Jason Parent, 29, accused of hitting crossing guard John Burtora, 53, at Pumpkintown USA festival near East Hampton, Connecticut
Modified Date:
Fri, 10/17/2014 - 10:58amAccident Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2014Man Charged in Pumpkintown Hit-and-Run
East Hampton police have arrested a 29-year-old Middletown man who is accused of hitting a crossing guard at Pumpkintown USA, an annual fall festival in East Hampton, yesterday and leaving the scene.
Suspect accused of hit-and-run crash near Pumpkintown never had license
The East Hampton Police Department has identified the man accused of fleeing a crash after hitting a Pumpkintown USA employee while he was directing traffic for the hay rides on Tuesday afternoon.
Man Arrested Following Hit and Run
John Burtora 53-years-old of East Hampton, CT was struck by a car while directing traffic on Route 66 near the intersection of Old Marlborough Road Tuesday, Sept. 23, near Pumpkintown USA.
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Jason Parent is accused of hitting a crossing guard and then fleeing the scene at Pumpkintown USA, an annual fall festival in Connecticut. After the employee was injured, Parent sped away and Police found his car not far from the scene. He is charged with two counts of evading responsibility, one count of operating with a suspended license, one count of following to close and one count of distracted driving.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Jason Parent
John Burtora
Roadway:
Route 66City:
East Hampton, CTCounty:
Middlesex County, CTArea:
Hartford & New Haven, CT
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