Crime & Safety
Middletown Pedestrian Hit-And-Run Turns Fatal: Police
A 61-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while she was at her mailbox on Chamberlain Road. The allegedly driver left the scene, police said.
Middletown Police are investigating an accident in which a pedestrian was struck by a car on Chamberlain Road.
On Thursday, March 31, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a dark blue SUV was traveling eastbound on Chamberlain Road. Barbra Eddinger, age 61, was at her mailbox in the area of 278 Chamberlain Rd. when the SUV crossed the center line and entered the westbound lane.
The SUV struck Eddinger and then fled the scene, according to the Middletown Police Department.
"The operator of the dark blue SUV is possibly a white male with dark hair or a dark hat.," police said.
Eddinger was transported to Middlesex Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information regarding the crash is urged to contact the Middletown Police Department. The SUV should have damage to the left front area.
Officer Michael Inglis of the Traffic Division is investigating the crash. His direct line is 860-638-4060.
Patch will update this article as more information becomes available.
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