HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A man accused of hitting and killing a construction worker in Hartford last year pleads guilty.

The man police said was responsible, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges.

Tommy Nguyen of Hartford is accused of speeding through a work zone in June of 2024 where he fatally struck a construction worker.

The victim was identified as 54-year-old Jose Diaz-Nieves of East Hartford.

The plea deal includes a recommended sentence of two years.

Nguyen will be back in court on October 20th.

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