Stamford Pedestrian Struck By Two Cars On Lockwood Ave.

The is currently investigating a pedestrian collision that occurred at 4:46 on Tuesday at Lockwood Ave. and Orange St.

"A 46 year-old Stamford resident was crossing Lockwood Ave. in the area
of Orange St. when she was struck by an SUV. This SUV, described as a brown
or tan Toyota 4-Runner, then left the scene traveling Northbound on Lockwood
Ave. toward East Main St. The initial impact knocked the pedestrian to the
ground," SPD announced in a recent press release. 

"As the pedestrian was lying on the ground, a second car, a Stamford
Taxi, traveling Northbound on Lockwood Ave. struck the victim a second time
and dragged her approximately 40-50 feet until a witness was able to get him to
stop. The victim was transported to Stamford Hospital where she was being
treated for her injuries," SPD stated.

As the first driver fled the scene, this collision is being considered a hit-and-run. Individuals with information have been asked to call SPD's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at (203) 977-4712.