NORWALK – A Norwalk man appeared in court Monday in connection with charges resulting from a fatal pedestrian accident Friday.
Hugo Cruz-Gregorio, 33, of Norwalk is charged with driving under the influence, evading resulting in death, and other motor vehicle charges.
The accident involving pedestrians occurred in the area of 50 Woodward Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
Following numerous 911 calls, Norwalk Police, Fire and EMS arrived on scene and found three victims. The driver of the vehicle had fled the scene; EMS transported the victims to Norwalk Hospital.
One of the victims died from their injuries while the other two sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Cruz-Gregorio is being held on $300,000 bond and is due back in court November 10th.