Connecticut Coach Charged with DUI in Fatal Pedestrian Collision
In Rocky Hill, Connecticut, a 23-year-old high school volleyball coach and restaurant owner, Sarah Bezdelovs, has been charged with DUI after striking and killing a pedestrian. The victim was identified as 65-year-old Miguel Collado.
Atlanta, GA, September 8, 2026 — A fatal incident occurred in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, resulting in charges against a local high school volleyball coach and restaurant owner. Sarah Bezdelovs, 23, has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following a collision that killed a pedestrian.
The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Miguel Collado. According to the information available, Bezdelovs was operating a vehicle when she struck Collado. Authorities have stated that the incident is being investigated as a DUI-related event.
Bezdelovs is associated with a local high school, where she serves as a volleyball coach. She also reportedly owns a restaurant. The details surrounding the exact time and date of the incident, as well as the specific circumstances of the collision, were not provided in the summary.
The legal proceedings following the charges are expected to continue as the investigation progresses. Further information regarding the case, including any additional charges or court dates, has not been made public.
The location of the incident is Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The police department handling the case has not released further details concerning the accident’s specifics or the immediate aftermath.
Story summarized from the original created by Alyssa Drumm, Kaitlyn Burzin, Logan Perrone, Owen Kingsley, Anna Stansfield, Jordan Gartner on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
