Freshman, Amanda Hanlon, is suing sophomores Tyler Delk, Jason Rinsky and Sacred Heart University following the September accident involving 5 SHU students and an Uber driver.
The Spectrum previously reported, on the evening of Sept. 29, four female students were in an Uber going westbound on Jefferson Street, when an eastbound car, driven by Delk, hit a curb, lost control and collided with the Uber, carrying Hanlon. The collision left the eastbound car on its roof, according to Fairfield police.
Rinksy and Delk were roommates at the time of the accident, housed in Sacred Heart University student housing, Christian Witness Commons.
Hanlon’s claim states that Delk was operating Rinsky’s 2018 Audi S5 with permission at the time of the accident.
The October warrant for Delk’s arrest charges him with driving under the influence, reckless driving and five counts each of second-degree assault with a motor vehicle and reckless endangerment.
Delk was released on a $250,000 bond.
As a result of the accident, Hanlon claims she sustained a cerebral concussion, a collapsed lung, cognitive impairments, head lacerations and facial fractures.
The suit names Sacred Heart University as a co-defendant, citing negligence for failing to monitor underage drinking and failure to ensure the safety of students on campus.
The Spectrum contacted all parties listed in the case Hanlon V. Delk et. al. The attorney representing Ms. Hanlon did not respond to a request for comment. The attorney representing Mr. Delk and Mr. Rinsky declined to comment. Sacred Heart Officials said they do not comment on ongoing litigation.
On Jan. 19 the case was moved to U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Madison Beekman Contributed
