WATERBURY, Conn. — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday evening after being hit by a car in Waterbury. During the investigation, a person, who was not involved in the initial crash, drove through the active crime scene, nearly hitting several police officers.
At around 7:10 p.m. Waterbury Police Department responded to a car crash involving a pedestrian at 62 Chase Avenue.
Police said the pedestrian was identified as a 42-year-old man. He was transported to Saint Mary's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the car involved in the crash is cooperating with police. Chase Avenue from Hill Street to North Main Street was closed to allow officers to investigate.
Police said the second car that drove into the crime scene nearly struck several officers on scene, before reversing and hitting several vehicles, including a police cruiser and an unoccupied car.
Police say that driver sped away from the scene, prompting officers to chase after that suspect and take them into custody in the area of 222 Bradley Avenue.
There were no other occupants in that car. No officers were injured during the incident.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the CRU unit at (203) 346-3975.
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