ID Released Of Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Route 9 In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT – Connecticut State Police said a pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Middletown.

On Sunday, April 30, A Haddam resident, was driving southbound on Route 9 in the right lane of the two before old Exit 10 (new Exit 19) in the town of Middletown, police said.

A pedestrian, identified as Carlos Jr. Morales-Torres, 22, of Willimantic, was on foot in the roadway, police said.

Police said the driver struck the pedestrian and evaded the scene in her vehicle. Morales-Torres was transported to Hartford Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

The accident remains active and under investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding the accident is to contact Troop F at 860-399-2100.