HAMDEN — A woman was struck and killed early Sunday morning while she was crossing the street.
Police said Melissa Reddick, 51, woman was stuck by a passing car while she was crossing Dixwell Avenue near Morse Street. The victim was stuck by a dark-colored SUV that was traveling north on Dixwell Avenue. The car sped away after striking the woman.
Reddick was taken to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Police believe that the vehicle is a tan/champagne colored full-sized sports utility vehicle. The vehicle should have passenger side front fender and front-end damage, according to police.
Investigators believe that the fleeing vehicle is possibly a Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon or Cadillac Escalade.
“The vehicle appears to have distinctive amber running lights that are located above the front windshield, silver/chrome rims and dark tinted windows,” police said.
Police are asking anyone with information to please call the Hamden Police Department Traffic Division at (203)230-4036.