Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Hamden: Police

Hamden CT

13 March, 2022

6:06 PM

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HAMDEN, CT — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Hamden, according to police. Police responded to the area of Dixwell Avenue near North Street around 3:30 p.m. on the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, according to Detective Sean J. Dolan. Dixwell Avenue at North Street was closed in both directions for several hours while police investigated. The road reopened just before midnight, according to Dolan. Dolan said the pedestrian was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The victim has been identified as Raekwon McLean, 24, of New Haven, Dolan said in an update Monday morning. The driver has been identified and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, according to Dolan. Any witnesses are asked to contact Detective Donald Remillard of the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4052.