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Police ID Man Hit, Killed By Unmarked Norwalk Police Vehicle

Update: Manuel Bonilla-Gomez's family created a GoFundMe to help cover his funeral expenses. The campaign has raised more than $4,500. Click here for more information on the fundraiser. 

Manuel Bonilla-Gomez

Manuel Bonilla-Gomez

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Original: Authorities have identified the Fairfield County man who was killed when he was hit by an unmarked police vehicle while riding his bike this week. 

Manuel Bonilla-Gomez, 68, of Norwalk, was riding his bike near the Connecticut and Fairfield Avenues intersection in Norwalk around 6 p.m. when the crash happened, authorities said. 

Paramedics rushed Bonilla-Gomez to Norwalk Hospital, where he died of his injuries. 

Norwalk police said Bonilla-Gomez was riding south on Clinton Avenue and crossed Connecticut Avenue on a red light as the police vehicle passed through the intersection with a green light and crashed into his bike. 

Norwalk Detective Andrew Roncinske was responding to a call when he crashed into Bonilla-Gomez. Officials placed him on administrative leave pending an investigation, which is the department's procedure, police officials said. 

"I ask that we all keep the family of Manuel Bonilla-Gomez, Detective Roncinske, and all those affected by this tragic accident in our thoughts and prayers during these most difficult times, Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh said in a statement. 

Norwalk police urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information on it to contact Detective Nicholas Olivetti at Nicholas.Olivetti@ct.gov. 

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