Pedestrian Struck, Killed By FedEx Truck In New Haven

New Haven CT

19 March, 2021

10:13 AM

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NEW HAVEN, CT — Police are investigating after a 56-year-old woman was struck and killed in a Thursday night crash, WTNH reported. The accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. when the woman was crossing Chapel Street and was hit by a FedEx truck, which then turned right onto Temple Street. The truck driver, a 31-year-old Bridgeport man, is cooperating with the investigation. The intersection was closed for several hours for investigation but has since been reopened, according to WTNH. PEDESTRIAN DEATH: @NewHavenPolice say 56 year old Marie Cervante Morales died Thurs., just after 5:30 p.m., when she was struck by a FedEx truck as she crossed Chapel St. at Temple St. Police do not believe the driver knew he had hit someone. Investigation continues. @FOX61News— Tony Terzi (@T2Fox61) March 19, 2021 Police are asking any witnesses who have not yet come forward to contact them at (203) 946-6316.