VERNON — The Somers man accused of hitting and killing a Vernon man walking his dog last week was freed on bond ahead of a hearing Tuesday before a Superior Court judge on charges he fled the fatal crash that day.
Philip Holmes, 41, appeared briefly before Judge Hope C. Seely before his case was continued to next month. Since he posted the $100,000 bond before the appearance, little was said during the hearing. Holmes did not comment as he left the courthouse.
Holmes faces charges including evading an accident resulting in death, misconduct with a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and use of drug paraphernalia.