Man Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver

Police arrested a suspected drunk driver Friday night after police said she struck and killed a man in Vernon.

41-year-old Edmond Dube, of the town's Rockville section, was hit on the Hartford Turnpike near South Street at about 11 p.m.  He was rushed to Rockville General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The driver, 41-year-old Lisa Leclair, of South Windsor was arrested and charged with DUI and second degree manslaughter.  She posted $50,000 bond and was released.

Leclair is expected in court on Feb. 10.

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