Teen, 14, Dies After Being Hit By Car: Police: CT News

Milford CT

07 March, 2022

8:03 AM

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Good Monday morning Connecticut, It looks like rain develops this afternoon but it will be 60 degrees. We may see thunderstorms tonight too. Some storms may produce gusty winds and heavy rain, the National Weather Service said. Sunshine returns Tuesday but much cooler temperatures with highs in the mid 40s. Even cooler on Wednesday and there is a chance of some snow and rain too. It doesn't look like a big deal, though. Here are the trending news stories across Connecticut Monday: Teen, 14, struck by car dies: report Written by Tim Jensen, Patch Editor A distracted driver who admitted to police he was sending and receiving text messages while operating his vehicle struck a pedestrian on Route 140 Sunday afternoon. The pedestrian, a 14-year-old girl, later died of her injuries, according to police. Jesse Pincince, 37, of Ellington, was arrested following the collision and charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, second-degree manslaughter, criminal misconduct with a motor vehicle, reckless driving and a pair of traffic violations. Bond was set at $350,000, and he is slated to appear Monday in Hartford Superior Court. According to a police report, numerous 911 calls had reported an erratic driver on Interstate 91 northbound, and one of the callers had given a dispatcher the registration plate number of the vehicle. The vehicle left the highway at Exit 45 and turned east, running a red light at the junction of Routes 5 and 140 by Sofia's Plaza. Moments later, around 3:15 p.m., the girl was struck in the vicinity of 150 North Road. During a subsequent investigation, Pincince admitted "he had been sending and receiving text messages while driving and had not seen the pedestrian walking on the side of the road," according to the report. Police did not release the name of the victim, stating only she was a 14-year-old student from Enfield. Shots fired outside eatery, report Police are investigating a fight in a restaurant over the weekend, where two gun shots were fired outside the eatery. The Danbury Police Department responded to the report of a disturbance at Chili's Restaurant at 81 Newtown Road around 7 p.m. Saturday. The police are reporting that the fracas between two groups of people began inside the restaurant, then moved outside, where one person drew a gun and fired the shots. Several people fled before police arrived at the scene, according to their report. There were no injuries. (Read more here). Shots fired outside bowling alley, report A fight between two women inside a Bristol bowling alley, Spare Time Bowling, led to gunshots being fired in the parking lot, WFSB 3 TV reported. The incident is under investigation. (Read More at WFSB 3 TV). See also: Iconic Actor Visits + Popular Anchor Leaves TV Station: CT News Beloved teacher mourned/ MLB star visits iconic pizzeria/ CT home features pub and golf simulator/ Plane makes emergency landing and more…>>>Read More. 'Food Truck Park' Planned + Popular Restaurant Saved: CT News Popular supermarket chain expanding into CT/ Celebrity chef bringing food hall to CT/ Diner's future uncertain after devastating fire & more.>>>Read More. Uber Eats Driver seriously injured, report Written by RJ Scofield, Patch Editor An Uber Eats driver suffered a serious head injury after her car was stolen outside a Westport restaurant Saturday night, which led to a car chase along Interstate 95 and the arrest of two juveniles and an 18-year-old man, according to police. In a news release, Police Lt. Dave Wolf said a white Hyundai was stolen from a Post Road East parking lot around 7 p.m. and the owner of the vehicle, a 64-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. According to Wolf, officers determined the Uber Eats driver was picking up an order from Golden Pizza. While inside the restaurant, she noticed a person enter her unlocked car and went outside to try and prevent the theft. As she tried to intervene, the woman suffered a head injury. Officers also learned the person who stole the car was seen getting out of a black car moments before the theft, and both cars were last seen traveling together along Post Road East, Wolf said. An officer stationed on the Sherwood Island Connector later saw the stolen Hyundai and a black Acura traveling together as they got onto I-95 headed toward Bridgeport. The officer activated his lights and siren and tried to get the cars to pull over, but both cars fled, Wolf said. The officer pursued the vehicles but ultimately lost sight of the stolen Hyundai, Wolf said. The officer continued to chase the black Acura, which eventually got off the interstate at Exit 29 in Bridgeport. After exiting the highway, the driver lost control and hit an occupied vehicle and several parked cars. Two people ran from the vehicle, however Bridgeport police quickly located and arrested them, Wolf said. Officer later searched the Acura, which was reported stolen from Hamden earlier that day, and found a handgun inside the vehicle, however police do not believe the weapon was used during the vehicle theft on Post Road East, Wolf said. The Uber Eats driver was taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. Police are still looking to recover the stolen Hyundai and identify and arrest the person who stole it, Wolf said. (Read more here) Costco eyes raising membership fees, report It appears Costco is planning to increase its costs for membership at some point in 2022, according to reports. Currently, membership options are $60 and $120, Fox 61 reported. (Read More at Fox 61) Why You Might Find The Local CVS Pharmacist Out To Lunch The company said the new policy is part of a company-wide effort to "make sure our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are at their best." (Read more here). Here are the conditions on CT's major roadways: SOUTHINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 28 and 25 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 8:16 am. SOUTHBURY - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 16 and 15 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 9:22 am. ROCKY HILL - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 24 and 33 (7.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 9:34 am. DARIEN - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 13 and 14 (1.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 8:32 am. WATERFORD - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 76 and 81 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 9:27 am. STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 5 (2.9 miles). Reported Monday, March 7 at 7:19 am. NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT72 Westbound between Exits 7 and 1 (3.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 9:41 am. SEYMOUR - Road Work on RT8 Southbound between Exits 20 and 19 (0.8 miles) in effect today until 3:33 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 9:18 am. TORRINGTON - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 45 and 46 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 3:33 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 9:23 am. ****SHELTON - Emergency Road Work (Rock wall concrete barrier installation) on RT8 Northbound between Exits 12 and 13. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, March 7 at 4:04 am.