Pedestrian Dies Following Hit-And-Run Crash In Groton; ID Released

GROTON, CT — A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Groton, according to police.

Emergency dispatchers received several 911 calls regarding a motor vehicle accident on Toll Gate Road near Crawford Lane at 11:15 p.m. Friday.

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A car had hit a pedestrian and fled, according to Town of Groton police.

Officers arrived and found the victim lying in the road being treated by first responders. A witness to the accident, who is also an EMT, provided CPR.

The victim was identified as Dustin Tanta-Quidgeon, 39, of Uncasville.

Firefighters and paramedics provided medical aid, but the victim was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

Witnesses said that the car involved in the crash was a black SUV.

Toll Gate Road was closed to traffic as the crash was under investigation.

This accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the case can call the Groton Police Department at 860-441-6712.