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Pedestrian killed after hit by car in Hartford: police

When they arrived, officers located the 52-year-old pedestrian in the street, and a vehicle and its driver were still on the scene.

HARTFORD, Conn. — A 52-year-old man died after he was hit by a car Tuesday evening in Hartford, police said.

Officers were called to 1975 Main Street in the Clay Arsenal section of the city for the report of a serious pedestrian crash at 6:46 p.m.

When they arrived, officers found a 52-year-old man in the street. The vehicle that allegedly hit him and its driver were still on scene.

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The pedestrian was taken to Hartford Hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

Police said the driver of the vehicle involved remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

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The man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital about 45 minutes later. He has not been identified, pending notification of next of kin. 

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Doug Stewart is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.

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