The 17-year-old suspect at the center of the fatal New Britain hit and run case from this summer was arraigned Tuesday. It comes just a week after the man who police say was chasing him was arraigned for his alleged role in the fatal crash.
Luis Pagan-Gonzalez, 17, pleaded not guilty to charges of felony assault, felony larceny and reckless endangerment in New Britain court Tuesday.
Connecticut Public is naming Pagan-Gonzalez because he is being charged as an adult and his identity is public.
Police say Pagan-Gonzalez was behind the wheel of a stolen Audi when he mowed down 53-year-old Henryk Gudelski in New Britain back in June. Surveillance video shows the 17-year-old running away after the crash.
According to the arrest warrant application, police found Pagan-Gonzalez hiding in a closet at home. The 17-year-old told police he was speeding because he was being chased by another driver.
That driver, Ben Jones, III, told police he chased the 17-year-old for 11 miles because he allegedly stole his wallet. Jones was charged with reckless driving and reckless endangerment last week and pleaded not guilty.
Pagan-Gonzalez is being held at the Manson Youth Institute on $750,000 bond.
