Police ID Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Waterbury: PD

WATERBURY, CT — Police on Friday released the identity of a pedestrian who was fatally struck on Dec. 22.

Sgt. Joseph Morais said the victim was Joseph Mackendy, 36, of Haiti.

The accident happened around 10:47 p.m. near 581 Chase Ave. The victim, who sustained serious head injuries, was rushed to a local area hospital, where he died, police said.

The driver remained on scene, according to police.

The police department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the unit at 203-346-3975. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 203-755-1234.

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