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New Canaan Man Injured After Jumping From Moving Car in Darien

23-year-old male reportedly jumped from car while traveling south on Hoyt Street in Darien; car was being operated by a family member, Darien Police said.

A 23-year-old male resident of New Canaan was hospitalized with a "significant head injury" after he jumped from the passenger side door of a 2008 Mazda which was traveling south on Hoyt Street in Darien Friday afternoon, police said.

According to a police report, officers of the Darien Police Department responded to the area of Hoyt Street and Heather Lane at about 3:47 p.m. on a report of a motor vehicle accident. When officers arrived they learned that the male had jumped from the car, which was being operated by a family member. He was transported to Stamford Hospital by Darien EMS.

Police said there were no other occupants in the vehicle — nor was there any damage to the vehicle or property.

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Police said as of Saturday afternoon investigators had not been able to speak with the male subject due to his injuries.

The incident remains under investigation.

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