The family of a hit-and-run victim doubled their reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for their son’s death.
Connecticut State Police discovered the body of 32-year-old Daniel Crawford Jr. lying in the right line of Interstate 84 in Danbury on April 7. His 2002 Jeep was found parked on the right shoulder of the highway. Police determined he was killed in a hit-and-run crash.
His father, Daniel Crawford Sr., told NBC Connecticut he believes his son ran out of gas and did not know due to a faulty fuel gauge, and that his son was likely refilling the empty tank when a driver struck him and evaded the scene.
The family is offering a $10,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of that driver, doubling it from $5,000 they originally offered. Crawford Sr., said it was not easy for the family to put together the reward money, but that hope it is enough to attract someone to speak up.
Connecticut law requires drivers to move over if emergency vehicles, law enforcement, or tow trucks are on the roadside. Trooper Josue Dorelus said this case exemplifies why it is so important for drivers to move over whenever there is any kind of vehicle stopped on the road.
“Whether you ran out of gas or you’re dealing with a flat tire, we are more than happy to come out and assist in anyway,” Dorelus said.
State police asked anyone with information to call Troop A in Southbury at 203-267-2200, or text “TIP711” to 274637. They said all calls and texts will remain confidential.
