Friday, December 23, 2011

Driver in Fatal New Canaan Crash Found

(12/23/11) NEW CANAAN - New Canaan police have located the driver involved in a deadly accident.

It happened last night around 10:30 p.m. near Ponus Ridge and Lakewind roads.

Witnesses say the driver, Michael Savage, 37, ran away from the scene. He was later found at Stamford Hospital with only minor injuries.

Police say the passenger, a relative identified as James Jackson Savage, 74, of Seattle, did not survive.

Officials say it's too early to say if drugs or alcohol played any role in the accident, or if Savage will be facing criminal charges.

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