A 23-year-old driver accused of hitting a man in Wethersfield and leaving the scene Monday night has also been charged with operating a drug factory after police allegedly found marijuana and plant materials in his motel room.
Shawn Kornichuk, of New Britain, was arrested and charged with operating a drug factory, possession of marijuana, failure to drive right and evading responsibility in a serious-injury crash.
Police said Kornichuk was driving on Maple Street/Route 3 in Wethersfield when he struck a 53-year-old pedestrian in the area of Fox Hill Road just before 10 p.m. Monday. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries to his left arm.
Kornichuk fled the scene and went to a room at the Motel Six on the Silas Deane Highway, according to police. Investigators said they found a small amount of marijuana and marijuana plant material in the motel room.
Kornichuk was held on $25,000 bond ahead of his court appearance Tuesday. It's not clear if he has an attorney.
