SUFFIELD, Conn. — Police are seeking the public's help in tracking down the driver responsible for a crash that killed a pedestrian late Saturday night.
Police say emergency services were called to the intersection of Thrall Avenue and Route 159 (East St North) in Suffield around 10:30 p.m. Saturday for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Arriving first responders started life-saving measures, but the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
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The vehicle responsible fled the scene of the collision. Police believe it is a newer model, smaller white or silver SUV -- similar to a Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle will have front-end damage, including a leaking radiator.
Officials say the victim was Meghan Voisine of Suffield, a UConn student.
The university released a statement on Monday:
It is with sadness that we share the loss of a valued member of our community, Meghan Voisine. Meghan was a second-year student from Suffield, Connecticut, a member of the School of Business, majoring in Marketing. She was admitted to UConn in the fall 2020 after spending a year studying at Seton Hall University. Meghan was a member of Women in Business and Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
At this point in time service information for Meghan is not available. It will be shared when it is available. Condolences to the Voisine family can be sent to the Dean of Students Office, 233 Glenbrook Road, Unit-4062, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4062.
The Suffield Police Department and the North Central Municipal Accident Reconstruction Team are actively investigating the deadly crash. Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call Suffield Police at 860-668-3870 and speak to Sgt Justin Nelson.
Roads were shut down until about 3:30 a.m. while police processed the scene.
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