Ridgefield Teen Charged With Leaving Scene Of Crash In Wilton

WILTON, Conn. — A 17-year-old driver was arrested after causing an accident in Wilton and fleeing the scene this weekend, according to police.

Police said that at around 2 p.m. on Saturday they responded to an accident in front of 379 Danbury Road in Wilton. A 2018 Audi Q7 driven by a Ridgefield teenager had failed to grant the right of way to a 2005 GMC Canyon driven by a 26-year-old Newtown driver, leading to a crash.

The teen driver left the scene, but was quickly located on Pimpewaug Road shortly afterwards, police said. The teen was issued a misdemeanor summons for failure to grant the right of way and evading responsibility, and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 17.

Click here to sign up for Daily Voice's free daily emails and news alerts.