36-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — A 36-year-old Hamden man was struck by a vehicle while crossing Dixwell Avenue near George Street Tuesday night, police said.

At 8:30 p.m. police responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing Dixwell Avenue near George Street and was struck by a vehicle traveling north bound on Dixwell Avenue, police said. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the accident investigation, police said.

David Welch was treated on scene by first responders and transported to Yale New Haven Hospital where he died as a result of the injuries he suffered, police said.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing. Any witnesses are asked to contact Officer Christina Giori of the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4000 or cgiori@hamdenpd.com.