Danbury Man Killed After Being Struck By Cars: Police

DANBURY, CT — A Danbury man was killed after being struck by multiple cars on Sunday.

At about 1:21 a.m., a Danbury resident was struck by a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta while crossing Lake Avenue.

The driver was moving eastbound near #26 Lake Avenue when the collision occurred.

The "pedestrian was vaulted into the westbound lane of traffic, where he was struck by a 2011 Toyota Corolla, which was traveling westbound," Officer Jayson Lyder wrote in his report.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was crossing the street and was in the lane of traffic when he was struck, according to police. The pedestrian was taken Danbury Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The collision is under investigation by the Danbury Police Department’s Traffic Unit. Anyone who has information or witnessed this collision is asked to contact Lyder or Sgt. Rory DeRocco 203-797-2157.