State police say a pedestrian suffered suspected minor injuries after being struck by a gray Toyota Corolla on the Route 8 northbound exit 12B off-ramp in Derby at about 11:10 a.m. on September 9, 2025. Investigators obtained video showing the Corolla reverse, shift into drive, and accelerate toward the victim before fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed onto East Main Street.
Troopers identified the driver as Keith Chapman of Shelton and, with assistance from Shelton Police, took him into custody without incident. Chapman was charged with Interfering with an Officer, Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, Breach of Peace 1st Degree, Reckless Driving, and Evading Responsibility with Physical Injury; he was released on a $10,000 bond and is due in Derby Superior Court on October 2, 2025.
