ID Released Of Woman In Fatal Pedestrian Collision: Stamford Police

STAMFORD, CT — Police on Monday released the identity of the woman who was struck by a pickup truck after she tried crossing a road in Stamford over the weekend.

Evelyn Aponte, 66, of Stamford, died at Stamford Hospital on Sunday morning from injuries sustained in the collision, according to police.

The driver of the pickup truck, 50, also a Stamford resident, was issued an infraction ticket at the scene for failure to grant the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, police said.

As of this time, no other charges have been filed.

The Stamford Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad will conduct a further investigation and determine, in conjunction with the Stamford State's Attorney's Office, if any further charges are warranted, the department said.

Police said they are not releasing the identity of the driver at this time due to an active investigation.

The incident occurred in the area of Strawberry Hill Avenue and Colonial Road at approximately 2:04 p.m. on April 25, police said.

A 2014 Toyota pickup truck was traveling southbound on Strawberry Hill Avenue when the driver tried to turn left to go east on Colonial Road, police said.

Aponte was trying to cross southbound over Colonial Road in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by the pickup truck and knocked to the ground, police said.

Aponte was initially taken to Stamford Hospital in critical condition. She succumbed to her injuries in the early morning hours of April 26.

Anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the crash should contact Stamford police at 203-977-4712.