Man Killed Hunting Stolen Car, Juveniles Charged

0:00It's April 20th, Hartford News Today starts now, AI powered and ready. A 38-year-old new Britain man lost his life Friday night, struck by a car while hunting for his stolen vehicle at the Hartford Road, and village square drive intersection, around 10.49 pm. Matthew Kroskiy got rushed to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead there. The driver stayed on scene and has been fully cooperating with investigators. Here that evening, Kroskiy's car got jacked, then spotted by Manchester police who chased it down. Three juveniles bailed out on foot, but got caught quick. Those kids now face charges for stealing the motor vehicle and dodging cops, with one hit extra for reckless driving, pursuit, and criminal trover. Cops are piecing together the full crash story, so if you got tips, reach out to new Britain police captains. Take a reminder to stay cautious out there.