NEW ROCHELLE, NY (September 5, 2024) — On September 4th, 2024, at about 7:58pm, a pickup truck exited I-95 Northbound at Exit
16 and had a head on collision with a four door Toyota sedan near the intersection of Garden
Street and Cottage Place before fleeing the scene. The driver, a 28-year-old male and
passenger, a 25-year-old female, of the Toyota sedan sustained minor injuries and were
transported to a local hospital. Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle at the New
Rochelle Train Station and soon found the driver, who was awaiting a train. Further
investigation led officers to believe the driver was intoxicated and he was placed under arrest
without incident.
Arrest & Charges
Rogelio Salamanca-Lopez, 35, of Stamford, CT.
- Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer – 3, an A Misdemeanor
- Operator Leave the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident 1st Offense, a B Misdemeanor
- Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, a B Misdemeanor
- Reckless Driving, a B Misdemeanor