Pedestrian Killed On Route 83 In Vernon Thursday

VERNON, CT — A 43-year-old woman was killed on Route 83 in Vernon Thursday morning in a car versus pedestrian crash.

The collision between a Mini Cooper and the pedestrian, later identified as Vernon resident Trina Gould, took place at about 5:15 a.m. near the Route 83-Pitkin Road intersection.

When they arrived at the scene Vernon Police located Gould on the ground in the southbound lane. Vernon EMS and Vernon firefighters administered "lifesaving medical care," but she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, Marra said.

Her belongings that were being carried in a shopping bag were strewn on the southbound side of the road, while the car was facing south in the northbound lane. Marra said that did not necessarily mean it was a case of wrong-way driving and could indicate evasive action on the part of the driver.

Metro Traffic Services and Vernon police are investigating and the road re-opened at 9 a.m. after being closed for nearly four hours. Anyone with information on the incident is being asked to contact the Vernon Police Department at 860-872-9126.

No charges have been filed and the driver, a 54-year-old Vernon resident, is cooperating with police, Marra said.