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Teen Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run: Hamden Police

Police are asking for help with identifying the driver of a car that struck a bicyclist and left the scene.

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Surveillance image of the vehicle that struck a bicyclist and left the scene, according to police.
Surveillance image of the vehicle that struck a bicyclist and left the scene, according to police. (Image via the Hamden Police Department)

HAMDEN, CT — Police are asking for help with identifying the driver of a car that struck a bicyclist and left the scene Wednesday afternoon in Hamden.

The accident happened around 12 noon in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Lexington Street, according to police.

Police said a teenager was struck by the vehicle and was seriously injured.

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The vehicle, pictured, is a white sedan with a Connecticut license plate, sunroof, rear spoiler and possible minor front-end damage due to the accident, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamden Police Officer at 475-201-2127 or bferrera@hamdenpd.com.

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