New Haven, CT (August 11, 2019) - The New Haven Police are investigating an accident that occurred Saturday night, when two cars reportedly hit a pedestrian, leading to a fatality. 

The accident took place just before midnight on Saturday. The victim was identified as a 42-year-old male who was crossing the street at Ella Grasso Boulevard and Truman Street.

A witness to the accident indicated that a yellow sports car sped away from the scene after the man was hit, while the second car remained on the scene.

The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A portion of the street was closed overnight but did reopen in the morning.

New Haven police are asking any witnesses to come forward with information and call (203) 946-6304.

Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this time.

Connecticut Pedestrian Car Accidents 

There are over six million car accidents each year in the country. Over 5,000 pedestrians will die every year from being hit by a car. There are many factors that can cause accidents, including distracted driving, intoxication, and speeding. Alcohol plays a part in one-third of all fatal accidents each year. In the state of Connecticut, a hit-and-run is legally termed "Evading Responsibility," and there are serious penalties defined by the statute C.G.S. § 14-224 for this offense. 

When you have lost a loved one from the negligent actions of another party, you deserve justice. The experienced Connecticut car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Paul Levin will fight so that the liable parties are held responsible for your losses and damages. Our resourceful Connecticut personal injury lawyers know Connecticut personal injury law and we can ensure that you see your full legal justice after an accident. Call us at 860-322-5302 today and speak with one of our caring Connecticut personal injury attorneys about your situation. 

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Disclaimer: As active members in our local and statewide communities, we are saddened by these accidents and our hearts go out to the friends, family, and victims affected by them. Our intent in these posts is to raise awareness in our community of the dangers involved in these activities and to hopefully prevent future injuries. This information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should always speak with an experienced legal professional about your case. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.