Father, Young Child Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — A man and his young child were injured by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Dixwell Avenue in Hamden on Thursday morning, according to police.

Police responded to a report of a crash involving an evading vehicle around 8:30 a.m. in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue. The vehicle left the scene and was seen shortly thereafter in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Homestead Avenue, according to Lt. Anthony Diaz.

Police tried to contact the driver, who began driving erratically “in circles” on Dixwell Avenue before traveling southbound on Dixwell Avenue, according to Diaz.

Diaz said a short time later, the same vehicle struck a pedestrian who was holding his young child as they crossed Dixwell Avenue near Newton Street.

The father suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries, while the son suffered minor injuries, according to Diaz.

Police released a surveillance video of the suspect (see below). Anyone with information or video surveillance in the area is asked to contact Officer Brett Ferrara at 203-230-4000 or bferrara@hamdenpd.com. Callers can remain anonymous.