Trinity student won't face extradition to Costa Rica

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Costa Rican authorities say they don't have the resources to extradite a 22-year-old Trinity College senior who left that country after driving a rental car into some pedestrians at a bus stop.

The Hartford Courant reports that Michael Phillips of Stow, Mass. got into the accident in March, while heading to the airport from a triathlon. One man suffered broken leg.

Phillips tells the newspaper he swerved to avoid a man who had run in front of his rental car. He stayed in the country for seven weeks seeking to resolve the case, but left through Nicaragua last week, before a settlement was reached.

Costa Rican authorities say Phillips would face negligent injury charges if he returns to the country.

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Information from: The Hartford Courant