Man charged in Hartford hit and run

hit and run fatal
Jahbez Copeland Photo credit Hartford Police Department

Hartford, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Hartford police have made an arrest in a hit-and-run crash from last New Year's Day.

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Officers say Michael Brown, 51, of Windsor was found in the roadway unresponsive in the area of Main and Battles Streets just after midnight on January 1st.

He later died at St. Francis Hospital.

Under arrest is 23-year-old South Windsor resident Jahbez Copeland.

He's facing charges of manslaughter, evading responsibility, reckless driving, and other offenses.

Bond was set $150,000.
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