Police said they received a report about 12:32 pm on May 5 that a vehicle had crashed through some fencing and landed in Pogond Brook at 151 Mt Pleasant Road (Route 6) in Hawleyville, so they went there to investigate. Police found a 2003 Honda CRV in the brook alongside the road at Newtown Power Equipment, Inc. Police said that motorist Isaiah Koikos, 21, of Bridgewater had been driving the vehicle when it was involved in the accident. Police report they located Koikos several miles from the scene of the accident, after which he was transported by ambulance for treatment of non-life-threatening head injuries. Police said they charged Koikos with evading responsibility and with making a restricted turn. Koikos was released on $500 bail for a May 21 court appearance.   (Hicks photo)
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