Crime & Safety
Elderly Man Struck, Killed By Car In Enfield
The collision took place shortly after 3 p.m. on a busy stretch of Route 5.

ENFIELD, CT — A collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle on Route 5 has resulted in a fatality and road closure.
The crash took place shortly after 3 p.m. near the intersection of Hathaway Avenue and Enfield Street.
William Rush, 84, of 5 Hathaway Avenue was struck by a northbound vehicle on Route 5. He was transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.
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Motor vehicle vs pedestrian crash near the intersection of Rt. 5 and Hathaway. Expect delays for road closures. Serious injury.
— EnfieldPoliceDept (@PoliceEnfieldCT) January 10, 2019
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