Teen Seriously Injured In West Hartford Pedestrian Incident: Police

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured Thursday night in a possible hit-and-run incident on North Main Street, according to the West Hartford Police Department Friday morning.

Police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the area of North Main Street and Proctor Drive at approximately 9:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, following a report of an injured pedestrian.

Officers found the teenager with serious injuries just off the roadway near 944 and 952 N. Main St., police said.

The teen was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police did not provide additional information about his condition.

According to a news release from WHPD Capt. Aaron Vafiades, no potentially involved vehicle remained at the scene when officers arrived.

The department's accident reconstruction team was called to investigate the incident.

The area remained closed as investigators examined the scene, police said. It has now reopened

The incident remains under active investigation. Police have not released additional details about what led to the teenager's injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 860-570-8969 or emailing whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.