Woman, 88, Identified As Person Fatally Struck By Car: Trumbull Police

TRUMBULL, CT — On Tuesday night, police said the woman, who was fatally struck by the vehicle on Church Hill Road in Trumbull on Saturday night, has been identified as Margaret Gillard, 88, of Long Hill Place in Trumbull.

Gillard had been walking across Church Hill Road prior to the intersection and crosswalk area of Main Steet where she was struck, police said. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with police, and no charges have been filed, police said. The Trumbull Police Traffic Division is continuing the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this accident.

TRUMBULL, CT — In a Sunday afternoon update, police said the pedestrian who was struck by a car on Saturday night has died.

"The Trumbull motor vehicle accident has claimed the life of the pedestrian that was struck which shut down a portion of Church Hill Road last night," police said. "The pedestrian was walking across a dimly lit portion of Church Hill Road, near the Trumbull Town Hall, when they were struck by a vehicle, which caused serious life-threatening injuries. The local Trumbull man who was driving, was the only occupant of the vehicle and remained on scene to offer his full cooperation with police during the investigation. The identity of the victim is being withheld, until their next of kin has been notified."

"The rainy weather conditions and poor visibility during the time of the accident are being considered as contributing factors during the preliminary investigation, and no charges have been filed at this time. The Trumbull and Connecticut State Police Traffic Divisions are continuing the investigation to determine the details of the accident," police said in a news release.

Original post: TRUMBULL, CT — Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, police said.

The crash occurred on Church Hill Road (Route 127) in Trumbull, near the intersection of Main Street (Route 111). The crash involves serious injuries, and roadways in the area were closed for several hours.

The Trumbull Police received several 911 calls at about 7:20 PM, reporting a single motor vehicle striking a pedestrian on Church Hill Road near Main Street, police said. The vehicle had also collided with a fire hydrant and came to rest against a pole, causing heavy damage to the vehicle, and serious injuries to the pedestrian, police said.

First responding Trumbull police officers rendered medical aid to the victim and secured the scene. Trumbull EMS arrived to treat and eventually transport the victim to an area hospital. Long Hill and Trumbull Center Fire Departments also assisted.

The Trumbull Police Department’s Traffic Divisions is currently investigating this incident. The cause of the accident and severity of injuries have not been determined at this time.