A pedestrian was struck and killed on Middle Street last evening around 11:45 p.m., the Bristol Police reported this morning.
A female pedestrian attempting to cross Middle Street in the area of Lake Avenue was struck and killed by a southbound driver on Middle Street who was operating a small sized SUV.
The driver of the vehicle was able to bring her vehicle to a stop and observed that she had struck a pedestrian as a witness also stopped to check on the pedestrian.
Emergency services were contacted and responded to the scene. Upon officer’s arrival, lifesaving efforts were started until the Bristol Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene to take over medical aid. The female pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
The driver was not injured as a result of this crash and is cooperating with police at this time. Middle Street at Lake Avenue was closed for this investigation. The Bristol Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to further investigate.
The pedestrian will not be identified at this time to allow next of kin to be notified. She will be identified at a later time.
This crash is currently under investigation. If you witnessed this crash or have further information, you may contact Officer Spencer Boisvert at (860)584-3038 or spencerboisvert@bristolct.gov.
Middle Street at Lake Avenue was opened for traffic at approximately 5:30 a.m. There is no further information to release at this time.
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