Elderly Stamford Pedestrian Fatally Injured After Being Struck by SUV

Stamford Police are seeking witnesses to a Sunday night accident in which an 81-year-old city resident was struck and killed by a SUV as they crossed High Ridge Road while using a walker, police said.

The victim, a resident of the Wormser Congregate Housing complex on Vine Road, was crossing High Ridge at Vine at 8:24 p.m. Sunday when they were struck by a southbound a 2005 BMW X5 that was being operated by a 43-year-old Stamford resident, according to The Advocate.

Police said their initial investigation shows that it did not appear speed was a factor and that the driver had the green light, according to the report that can be found here.

Any witnesses or persons with information are asked to contact investigating Officer Tom Drain at 203 977-4712.