Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Norwalk Identified By Police: UPDATE

NORWALK, CT — A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle earlier this week in Norwalk has been identified by police.

In an emailed update Thursday morning, Police Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said the pedestrian was identified by a caller who saw a picture of the man on a news platform and recognized him.

Podgorski said the department thanked the public for calling in with information.

The man's identity has not been released by the department as of Thursday morning.

Earlier that morning, Podgorski said the department was asking for the public's help identifying the pedestrian.

In a news release Wednesday, Police Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said the man was struck by a vehicle Tuesday just before 6 p.m. on Connecticut Avenue.

Podgorski said at that time police were actively working to confirm the pedestrian's identity.

According to Podgorski, crews from the Norwalk police and fire departments and Norwalk Hospital EMS were called to the area, where officers found a man in the westbound lanes of Connecticut Avenue and began providing emergency medical care.

The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to Norwalk Hospital by an ambulance, Podgorski said.

A preliminary investigation determined the pedestrian was walking south across the westbound lanes of Connecticut Avenue outside of a designated crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle, according to Podgorski.

The driver of the vehicle remained in the area, Podgorski said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Department at 203-854-3000.