Police say the driver's bond has been set at $100,000 and that he turned himself in on Wednesday evening.
Hartford, CT - October 22, 2026
A 29-year-old Hartford man, Hector Rodriguez, has been arrested and charged after police said he left the scene of a June 27 crash on Ledyard Street. The crash involved 31-year-old pedestrian Keyshia M. Ortiz-Benitez, who died of her injuries.
Key Facts
- Date: June 27 (crash); reported October 22, 2026
- Location: Ledyard Street, Hartford, Connecticut
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck; driver allegedly left the scene
- Vehicles involved: One motor vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: One pedestrian death; the pedestrian had serious, life-threatening injuries
- Responding agencies: Hartford Police
- Reported by: CT Insider, NBC Connecticut, Patch
Crash Overview
The crash occurred around 3:48 a.m. on June 27. According to police, officers found Keyshia M. Ortiz-Benitez, of Hartford, in the road with serious, life-threatening injuries. She was taken to a hospital and later died, police said.
Police said the vehicle left the scene southbound after the collision. Following an investigation, an arrest warrant was approved for Rodriguez.
On Wednesday evening, Rodriguez surrendered to authorities and was processed at the Hartford Police Detention facility. A $100,000 bond has been set. Reports have not provided further details about the collision.
People Involved
- Driver: Hector Rodriguez, 29, of Hartford, was arrested.
- Pedestrian: Keyshia M. Ortiz-Benitez, 31, of Hartford, was found with serious, life-threatening injuries and later died, according to police.
Investigation Status
The Hartford Police investigation led to an arrest warrant for Rodriguez. According to police, the charges against him include second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of a death, operating a motor vehicle while under suspension, and windows tinted in violation of the law. These are charges, and the reports do not specify a cause for the collision.