More Pretrial Talks Scheduled for Regan Hit-and-Run Case

Talks are continuing behind closed doors between defense attorneys for New Canaan resident Kate Regan, who was charged in Nov. 2010 in a hit-and-run case after the death of a town resident.

"We continue to discuss possible resolution or litigation," said Christian Young, an attorney representing Kate Regan, who allegedly drove away after hitting 82-year-old Krishna S. Jayaraman of New Canaan with her vehicle.

Negotiating for a plea agreement has been ongoing for close to two years between Young's firm, Gulasch & Riccio of Bridgeport, and  Assistant State's Attorney Suzanne Vieux, a lawyer for Jayaraman's family and Judge Maureen Dennis in state Superior Court in Norwalk.

On Thursday, Regan showed up to court and waited in the hallway before consulting with Young and leaving. Young also left after speaking with the prosecutor's office, but without appearing in court in connection with the case.

Regan was given a new court date of Feb. 5. She is charged with negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident.

Jayaraman was standing at a mailbox on Oenoke Ridge Road near the Pound Ridge border when a car struck him, according to police. In November, Regan turned herself in to police after they applied for a warrant for her arrest.

Jayaraman's family later filed a civil suit against Regan, seeking damages.

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE:

• New Canaan Hit and Run Case Goes on Trial List
• State Police Report Ready in Regan Case
• Regans' Attorney: "A Battle We Prefer Not To Wage"
• Regans Respond to $2.5 Million Civil Suit
• $2.5 Million Civil Suit Filed against Regans
• Regan's Lawyer Seeks Plea Agreement
• Krishnas to File Civil Suit against Regan
• Regan Hit and Run Case Continued to March
• Regan Arraigned
• Regan Faces up to 10 Years