A Stamford man is now in custody, after allegedly leaving the scene after crashing into two parked cars at a restaurant on Stillwater Avenue.
The 37 year-old suspect his alleged to have crashed a Toyota 4-Runner into two vehicles at Restaurant Maya on Stillwater Avenue on March 1. After the accidents, which occurred at about 11:30 pm, the owner of the vehicle, identified as Walter Ruiz Morales, allegedly fled the scene. He later appeared at a local police station claiming that his vehicle had been stolen.
Police arrested Morales after a witness at the scene of the accidents identified him as the driver. Police have charged Morales with making a false report, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license and criminal attempt at second-degree forgery.
This case shows just how important it is to take follow the proper procedures after a car accident. So often people panic after getting into a car crash, especially if they have been drinking. But the consequences of running can be far worse than simply owning up to the mistake. The law offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP is concerned about the safety of our roads, and the security of Stamford’s residents. Contact us if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an automobile accident in Stamford.
