The accident happened at about 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at New Haven Avenue and Old Gate Lane in Milford, police said. A vehicle left the scene, but was found traveling west on New Haven Avenue, police said.
Officers stopped the car, which was driven by Nicky Mora, 55, of 935 Pearl Harbor St. in Bridgeport, police said.
After an investigation, Mora provided a breath sample that showed he had an elevated blood alcohol content, police said.
He was charged with driving under the influence, evading responsibility and failure to drive right. He was released on $500 bond for a court appearance on Nov. 16.
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