hartford police release video of hit and run

NEWS RELEASE
http://www.hartford.gov/police/PR_2008/2008_06_04_TorresHitandRunPR_Video.htm
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 4, 2008

HARTFORD POLICE RELEASE VIDEO OF HIT AND RUN;
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN IDENTIFYING SUSPECTS

(Hartford) - On Friday, May 30, 2008, at approximately 5:45 p.m. Hartford Police were responding to an unrelated call for service when one of the responding officers came upon a pedestrian lying in the road in front of 33 Park Street. The pedestrian was found to be suffering from head injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle. Emergency Medical Services were called and transported the pedestrian, later identified as Angel Torres, 78 years of age, of Hartford, to Hartford Hospital.

Witnesses reported that two vehicles were being operated in a reckless manner North on Main Street. The front vehicle, described as a tan older model Toyota, was being chased by a blue or black older model Honda. The vehicles proceeded through a red traffic control signal on Main Street taking a left onto Westbound Park Street. The vehicles crossed the center line, traveling against traffic, in front of 33 Park Street where the Honda struck Mr. Torres. The two vehicles continued West on Park Street and turned right onto Northbound John Street, evading the scene.

Mr. Torres is listed in critical condition at Hartford Hospital, paralyzed from the neck down.

The Hartford Police Crime Scene Division has taken control of the investigation. The incident was caught on video which has been enhanced by the Connecticut State Police Forensic Science Laboratory. The video clip showing the suspect vehicles can be viewed by clicking on the link below or by visiting the HPD's website, www.hartford.gov/police.

Hartford police ask anyone with information regarding this incident and/or the identity of the suspects to please contact Crime Scene Division (CSD) Detective Michael Chauvin at 860-757-4229 or CSD Commander Sergeant Jason Thody at 860-757-4225.

Video of May 30th, 2008, hit and run of Angel Torres at 33 Park Street, Hartford.
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http://www.hartford.gov/police/Video/35%20Park%20St.%205-30-08.wmv

Contact: Nancy M. Mulroy, Public Information Officer, Hartford Police Department, (860) 757-4021
Visit www.Hartford.Gov/Police for more Hartford Police News

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[kraszmortgage]

Anyone notice the Police Car that did show up in 65 seconds??? a few copies of this video stop at 1:25  where the police arrive. So someone had to call 911....

[wesawthat]

the press release from hartford p.d. says that the police car was on its way to another call when it came across mr. torres.

[wesawthat]

from the press release: On Friday, May 30, 2008, at approximately 5:45 p.m. Hartford Police were responding to an unrelated call for service when one of the responding officers came upon a pedestrian lying in the road in front of 33 Park Street.

[jjvowers]

watch?v=3KkHF-ypla4

See this video for more information and comment it.

[thumpersavagecraig]

look at all the people going by and not helping dang thats cold

[fremderz]

The people just watching him lay there should be arrested.

[redcat608]

They are called Liberal sheep.

[yaqoot75]

RIP

ass hole

[warengoku]

yea brother , India maybe not be developed as America but we got heart ,bro.

[raychtom]

Disgusting that everyone just carried on as normal. What a sad world we live in.

[livingproofof]

ok heres something to think about, if you get across the street quickly in a straight line instead of dragging your feet (like this guy) casually making your way across the street as if your god and the seas of cars should be parted for you and in no specific direction you could cross alot quicker and less things like this would happen geez, i gueess theres no money in the connecticut budget for road crossing techniques to be taught in schools

[livingproofof]

i love it even more when people cross a side street and dont even look, depending on the people driving to spot them being the ignoramouses they are! better yet on a cell phone unloading children from their car with the door open in the street, those people are realll smart

[DudeNumberOnePlus]

Shit, i heard that really happens in US - suing for first aid. What a shame.

[djlohan1]

I HATE SUCH PEOPLE WHO ARE SUCH ASS HOLES ..IF SOMONE IS NEEDED HELP WHY THE FUCK THEY COULDNT GO AND SEE HIM..these white asses are not even of their parents...bluddy fuckers...it never happens in india if somone is hit so many comes to help there...