Crime & Safety
Police Search For Vehicle In Fatal Suffield Crash
Suffield police are looking for a car suspected in a wreck that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
SUFFIELD, CT — Police are asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle tied to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Suffield. Police received the call Saturday at 10:30 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian being struck at Thrall Avenue and Route 159, according to a police Facebook post.
Emergency crews initiated life-saving measures but the pedestrian died as a result of her injuries.
The vehicle that struck the pedestrian fled the scene. Police said they believe the involved car is a smaller white or silver SUV similar to a Jeep Cherokee with front end damage and a leaking radiator, according to a police Facebook post.
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Police are investigating along with the North Central Municipal Accident Reconstruction Team.
The road was closed during the investigation until 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to contact Suffield Police at 860-668-3870 and speak to Sgt. Justin Nelson.
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