Police ID Suspect in Plymouth Hit-and-Run

Police are searching for the man who they said crashed into a teenage bicyclist on Oct. 25, seriously injuring him, then fled from the scene.

Plymouth police have obtained a warrant for Anthony Hernandez, 29, of Waterbury or Danbury, who is also known as Anthony Gonzalez.

Police say the victim was riding his bike in the area of 85 North Main Street in Terryville when he was struck.

Witnesses reported that a Chrysler minivan traveling north dragged the victim’s bike under the bumper, then the driver took a right onto North Riverside Avenue, a left onto East Plymouth Road and a right onto Matthew Street toward Bristol.

Hernandez is being charged with evading responsibility, reckless driving, failure to drive right, operating under suspension and passing in a no passing zone, according to police.

He is 6-feet-2, weighs 185 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Hernandez is known to have ties to the Waterbury and Danbury areas.

Anyone with information on where he is should call Plymouth Police Department at immediately.

If you see him, do not try to approach or apprehend him, police said. Contact your local law enforcement agency or the Plymouth Police Department immediately.

The routine number is 860-589-7779 If there is an emergency, please dial 911.
 

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