On Thursday, July 2 a fatal pedestrian accident took place in Danbury.
According to Danbury police, the accident happened shortly before 9.24 p.m. when a tan colored Hyundai Elantra being driven by 23 year old Krista Consalva of Brookfield was driving west on Lake Avenue. She reportedly then hit two 17 year old pedestrians who were crossing form the Stop and Shop Parking Lot via the lake Avenue Extension and were walking towards Stanziatos Wood Fired Pizza.
One of the pedestrians, 17 year old Rebecca Draper Townsend died shortly after arriving at the hospital and the other, 17 year old Benjamin Arne of New Fairfield was taken to Danbury Hospital with serious injuries, but was said to be stable.
The accident is still under investigation, and the police are asking for witnesses. So far no citations have been issued.
If you have been injured a serious accident in Danbury, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Call the accident attorneys at Danbury accident attorneys – Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP now for an immediate consultation. 58 Post Road Danbury, CT 06810 (888) 244-5480.
