Joan Seplowitz

Joan Seplowitz, 63, was charged with DUI and second degree assault with a motor vehicle after police say she struck a pedestrian in Vernon.

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Pedestrian struck on Route 30 in Vernon

Updated: Thursday, 13 Sep 2012, 8:32 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 13 Sep 2012, 8:32 AM EDT

VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) -- A woman was arrested after police say she hit a pedestrian on Route 30/Hartford Turnpike near Mt. Vernon Drive in Vernon.

Joan Seplowitz, 63, was charged with DUI and second degree assault with a motor vehicle after police say she struck the pedestrian around 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.

The pedestrian, who was not identified, was seriously injured and was transported to St. Francis Hospital by helicopter.

Seplowitz was held for several hours, until she posted a $25,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in court on September 25.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

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