Video shows a CT coach striking person with his car following a dispute at a basketball game, police say
State police said it happened at a girls youth basketball game at the Horace Porter School in the town of Columbia.
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Dramatic footage shows the moment a Willimantic coach is seen hitting a person with his car on Saturday.
State police said it happened at a girls youth basketball game at the Horace Porter School in the town of Columbia.
Police said the victim was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
The youth coach was identified by police as Bryan Baez-Rivera. The victim has not yet been identified.
Baez-Rivera said the victim chased him after they were involved in a verbal altercation.
He said that the victim walked in front of his car, making it impossible for him to avoid a collision, according to the police report.
Baez-Rivera said he left the property out of concern for "his safety" and his passengers, including minors.
Police said surveillance footage shows Baez-Rivera did not attempt to avoid striking the victim.
Baez-Rivera was arrested and was later released from custody on a $5,000 bond.
He is facing multiple charges including, breach of peace and assault.
