The New Milford Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident on Danbury Road in front of Route 7 Travel Plaza on November 8 at approximately 5:11 pm.
The image you see here is a stock photo but police believe this is the type of vehicle in question.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was crossing Danbury Road when he was struck in the southbound land by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 61 year old Danbury resident Galo Rafael Cuaman Sarmiento.
Police say that the vehicle that hit the victim fled the scene. It is believed to be a black sedan with front driver's side damage (possibly a Ford Fusion).
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Nicholas Smith at 860-355-3133 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the anonymous tip line 860-355-2000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
