NAUGATUCK, CT — Connecticut State Police are seeking information after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Route 8 in Naugatuck early Wednesday morning, according to the department.
According to a crash information summary provided by state police, the incident was reported on Route 8 southbound near the Exit 24 off-ramp in Naugatuck around 6 a.m.
According to state police, the pedestrian was outside of their vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the highway, when another vehicle crossed over into the shoulder and hit the pedestrian.
The vehicle then left the area, leaving the pedestrian injured, according to state police.
The pedestrian was treated by first responders and taken to Waterbury Hospital with a suspected minor injury, according to state police.
The vehicle that struck the pedestrian is believed to be a white 2025-2027 Hyundai Genesis GV70 "with damage to the right side to include the right side view mirror, right headlight and right front fender," according to state police.
Anyone with information or with a vehicle dash camera who was traveling through the area around the time of the incident is asked to contact Troop I at 203-393-4200 and direct calls to Trooper Rivera, according to state police.
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