Pedestrian Struck, Suspect Sought: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden Police are asking for help with identifying a man they say struck a pedestrian while driving off as officers were conducting a welfare check. At about 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 26, police responded to the area of Dixwell Avenue and Arch Street on the report of a man sleeping inside a vehicle that was parked in a nearby parking lot, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Moments later, officers briefly spoke with the man, who was seated inside of a black Nissan Maxima. Smith said the man immediately started his vehicle and quickly exited the parking lot. His vehicle subsequently struck a pedestrian, a 53-year-old Hamden resident who was walking on the sidewalk, according to Smith.

Smith said the pedestrian, who sustained “pain on his left side,” was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital for medical treatment. To sign up for Hamden breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Brett Ferrara of the Hamden Police Department Traffic Division at (203) 230-4036.

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