Crime & Safety
Man Helping Disabled Semi Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash
State police said the man was standing on the right shoulder of Interstate 95 near Milford when he was struck by an unknown driver.
MILFORD, CT — A man was seriously injured early Saturday morning in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 in Milford.
According to Connecticut State Police, the crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. on southbound I-95 near exit 34. Police said a white Hyundai Genesis was traveling in the right lane when it veered into the right shoulder, striking a 61-year-old Killingworth man who was assisting a disabled tractor-trailer.
The man was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. His current condition is unknown.
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Police said the driver of the Hyundai fled the scene following the collision. According to authorities, the vehicle is likely to have damage to the front end on the right-hand side.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision should contact state police at 203-696-2500 or by email at jonathan.colby@CT.gov.
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