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Updated: Sunday, 01 Jul 2012, 9:16 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 01 Jul 2012, 12:11 PM EDT

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) -- A drunk driver crashed into a bicyclist late Saturday night, police say.

Shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a 2007 Dodge Charger and a bicyclist. The collision occurred near 265 Main Street.

Police say that Tara Sylvester, 22, was traveling northbound on Main Street, when she collided with a man on a bicycle, Jay Albert, 52, who was going in the southbound direction.

Albert was rushed to Hartford Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Sylvester was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Police continue to investigate the incident and additional charges may be pending.