Norwalk, CT (May 5, 2019) -   Norwalk Police have confirmed an accident during the early hours of Sunday morning.  Police attempted a stop of a driver for running a red light. The driver refused to give the officers his keys and took off in his vehicle running one police officer down as he fled.  

The red light that was run was on Main Street. The driver was initially stopped on Wall Street and was identified as the driver as Terrance Parker, 41, of Norwalk. Parker's vehicle registration, as well as his license, were both under suspension.

The officer smelled alcohol and told Parker his automobile was going to be towed.  Parker reportedly became hostile and argumentative and instead of handing over his keys to the officer, took off and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. In the process of fleeing, Parker hit another officer standing next to the car and knocked him down.

The officer who was hit was taken by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A Westport officer spotted Parker's car on I-95 where Parker engaged the officer in pursuit.  Parker was apprehended by the Westport Police, Connecticut State Police, as well as Bridgeport Police on Boston Avenue in Bridgeport.

Parker was arrested and charged with Assault on a Police Officer, Interfering with a Police Officer, Operating Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, Operating Under Suspension, Failure to Obey Traffic Control and Failure to Carry Insurance.  He has a bond set at $100,000 and has a court date on May 12th.

Our thoughts are with the injured officer and hope he sees a full and fast recovery.

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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)  there were 1,920 hit-and-run accidents reported in 2014. According to records,1 in 5 pedestrian deaths are a result of a hit-and-run driver.  Approximately 11% of all car accidents are a result of a hit-and-run driver.  Hit-and-run incidents are unfortunately very common across the United States.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a hit-and-run accident, contact our offices immediately.  You deserve justice and you need representation.  Our experienced attorneys are here to help you work through the legal process as well as help put you in contact with the right medical professionals to diagnose your injuries and obtain treatment.  We are here for you and welcome you to call us at 860-322-5302 to speak to one of our friendly Connecticut car accident attorneys today.

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