Crime & Safety
Killingworth Man Dies In I-95 Hit-And-Run-Crash
A man who was hit while helping a disabled tractor-trailer has died due to his injuries. State police released his identity Monday.
KILLINGWORTH, CT — A man seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend on I-95 in Milford has died.
State police said that the pedestrian died due to his injuries at 4:51 a.m. Monday.
Vinton Dawson, 61, of Killingworth, was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital. His body was taken to the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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According to state police, the crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday on the southbound side of I-95 near exit 34.
Police said a white Hyundai Genesis was traveling in the right lane when it veered into the right shoulder, striking the man, who was assisting a disabled tractor-trailer.
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Police said the driver of the Hyundai fled the scene following the collision. According to authorities, the vehicle is likely to have damage to the front end on the right-hand side.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision should contact state police at 203-696-2500 or by email at jonathan.colby@CT.gov.
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