x
Breaking News
More () »

Lt. Governor's brother injured in Guilford bicyclist crash, suspect arrested

A driver was later arrested for evading responsibility and causing serious physical injury.

GUILFORD, Conn. — The Guilford Police Department is investigating after the Lt. Governor's brother was involved in a crash and sustained severe injuries.

Guilford police were called to the area of Leetes Island Road on Saturday at around 3:35 p.m. where a bicyclist identified as John Bysiewicz was transported to the hospital after being involved in a car crash.

RELATED: Man found dead after car fire: New Milford PD

Police said the driver of the car was identified as 30-year-old Neal Stom of Branford who was later located at his home and arrested for evading responsibility and causing serious physical injury.  

Sign up for the FOX61 newsletters: Morning Forecast, Morning Headlines, Evening Headlines

Stom was driving a 2018 Honda Accord Sport with a Connecticut registration at the time of the crash. 

He was released on a $100,000 bond. 

RELATED: Pedestrian killed after struck by a vehicle in Avon: Police

The Guilford Police Department is requesting anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have any pertinent information related to the incident to please contact the routine police number 203-453-8061 or the anonymous tip line 203-453-8240.

Jareliz Diaz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jdiaz@fox61.com

---

Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com

----

HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS

Download the FOX61 News APP

iTunes: Click here to download

Google Play: Click here to download

Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.

Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search ‘FOX61’ and click ‘Get’ to download.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTERFACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

Before You Leave, Check This Out