Crime & Safety

Enfield Pedestrian Struck, Killed by School Van

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a school van on Route 5 about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Enfield Police said that King Street/Route 5 near Interstate 91 by Exit 46 is closed while the investigation continues.

According to WFSB, there weren’t any students aboard the bus and the victim’s identity has not been released.

NBC Connecticut reports the victim was an adult.

In an email advisory, police said, “The road will be closed for the next several hours for investigation. Seek an alternate route.”

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