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Stamford Man Surrenders in Fatal August Hit-and-Run That Killed 12-Year-Old

Police say collision reconstruction identified a 2004 Honda Accord, leading to a warrant that preceded the suspect's surrender.

Carlos Umana-Umana, 41, is facing charges of misconduct with a motor vehicle, felony evading responsibility, and tampering with evidence in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 12-year-old boy in Stamford.

Overview

  • Juan Carlos Umana-Umana, 41, turned himself in on Oct. 27 and was charged with misconduct with a motor vehicle, felony evading responsibility, and tampering with evidence.
  • He posted a $200,000 bond and is scheduled for arraignment on Nov. 10 in Stamford Superior Court.
  • Investigators from multiple Stamford Police divisions seized a 2004 Honda Accord after obtaining search and seizure and arrest warrants.
  • The Aug. 2 crash occurred around 8:45–8:47 p.m. on Courtland Avenue after the mini-bike and a family member’s scooter pulled to the shoulder, and the vehicle fled the scene.
  • The victim, identified as 12-year-old Brisley Reyes, received CPR from neighbors before being taken to Stamford Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.