ANSONIA, CT — A Stratford woman faces multiple charges after a hit-and-run crash that led to a second collision involving four vehicles in March.
Amari M. Langston, 22, of Stratford was arrested May 8 on a warrant stemming from the March 8 incidents.
Police said a motorist reported their vehicle had been struck by a gray Jeep at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bridge Street and West Main Street.
The Jeep fled the scene and was last seen traveling south on Pershing Drive, according to police.
Officers located the Jeep after it became involved in a second crash on Pershing Drive at Division Street.
Police said the Jeep struck two additional vehicles before colliding with a pole and catching fire.
All four occupants of the Jeep sustained injuries, with one passenger suffering serious head and neck injuries, according to police.
Investigators determined Langston had a blood alcohol content of 0.23%, nearly triple the legal limit.
Police said the Jeep was traveling in excess of 90 mph on Pershing Drive just before the crash.
Langston was charged with assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree with a motor vehicle, four counts of assault in the third degree, three counts of reckless endangerment in the first degree, reckless driving, evading responsibility, operating while under the influence of liquor/drug, two counts of failure to obey traffic signal, passing on the right, failure to register motor vehicle and no insurance.
She was held on $200,000 bond and assigned a court date of May 8.
Malik Jackson, 24, of Bridgeport was charged May 7 in connection with the investigation with failure to insure private motor vehicle.
Jackson was released on a $5,000 non-surety bond and assigned a court date of May 21.
