Police are still looking for the driver who hit two women on Vine Street in Hartford on Jan. 16, killing one and critically injuring another, but they said they have filed some charges against the owner of the car.
Police said the two women had just gotten out of a cab when they were struck at 9:53 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 and the driver took off from the scene.
Tina Fontanez, 25, of Hartford, was pronounced dead and 23-year-old Catalina Melendez, also of Hartford, is in critical condition at St. Francis Hospital.
Police said they found the vehicle likely involved in the crash and it was recovered near the intersection of Bethel and Guilford streets.
Soon after, the registered owner of the car, 25-year-old Lorenzo Ivery, of Hartford, contacted police to report the vehicle stolen.
Police said they determined that Ivery was in the car, based on evidence, including auto glass in his hair and clothing, and he was charged with false statement, second-degree hindering prosecution and owner liability.
Police said they are still looking for the driver.
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Bond for Ivery was set at $30,000.
