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Woman hit and killed in Stratford crash, driver charged with DUI

Stratford police said the woman was struck by the suspect Daniel Comacho driving west on Lordship Boulevard.
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STRATFORD, Conn — A woman was hit and killed by a driver in Stratford on Thursday, according to police.

Stratford police said a woman was struck and killed by a motorist driving west on Lordship Boulevard in Stratford. Police identified the victim as a 25-year-old Stratford resident.

The striking vehicle came to rest over the town line in Bridgeport.  Officers from both departments responded to assist with the investigation. During the preliminary investigation, police determined the pedestrian strike happened in Stratford.

The driver was identified as Daniel Camacho, 32, of Bridgeport. Camacho was taken into custody and charged with Operating Under the Influence. 

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Camacho was not able to post his bond at $250,000 and was arraigned in court Friday morning.

"The Stratford Police Department is working diligently at conducting a thorough investigation so the [victim's] family and loved ones can have closure," the police department said in a statement.

The investigation on ongoing and further charges are expected.

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