Update: Hit & Run Driver Strikes East Haven Fire Engine On Way To Call

EAST HAVEN, CT — At around 6:3o Tuesday night, while en route to a structure fire in the Foxon area, an East Haven Fire Department engine was struck by a hit-and-run driver, police said.

Engine 4, with its emergency lights and sirens activated, was headed from its station on George Street down Hemingway Avenue when a red Scion TC, possibly with black doors, failed to yield and turned directly in front of the fire truck, East Haven Police Capt. Joseph M. Murgo said.

"The collision caused significant front end damage to Engine 4, but fortunately, no firefighters were injured," Murgo added.

Engine 4 collided with the car which then spun around and took off, East Haven Fire Department Chief Matt Marcarelli said, but not before also striking a pedestrian crosswalk signal at the intersection of Dodge and Hemingway avenues. The driver then turned westbound onto Edward Street.

"We are asking residents in the area to check their surveillance cameras for footage of the suspect vehicle around 6:38 p.m.," Murgo said. "Anyone with information is urged to contact the East Haven Police Department at 203-468-3820."

And within a short period of time, police took to Facebook with an update: "The vehicle suspected to be involved in this evening’s fire truck hit-and-run has been located, and officers are on scene investigating. Thank you to our residents who quickly reached out with tips—we appreciate your help!"