UPDATE: A pedestrian has suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Manchester on Wednesday evening. The incident unfolded at approximately 6:47 p.m. near 288 Center St., prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
According to Sgt. Michael Williams of the Manchester Police Department, a 77-year-old Manchester man was driving west on Center Street when he collided with a 32-year-old woman also from Manchester. The severity of her injuries necessitated her transport to Hartford Hospital, although her current condition remains unclear.
The driver remained at the scene and is reported to be “cooperating fully with investigators,” as the police department’s Traffic Unit continues to probe the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to reach out to Officer Nicholas Sinopoli at 860-533-8620. This developing story highlights the critical importance of pedestrian safety in urban areas, as communities grapple with similar incidents.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
