The man who was struck by a car on Fort Hill Road in Groton Tuesday has died, police confirmed today.
His identity was not released, but he is in his 50s.
Groton Police Lt. John Varone said a car was traveling westbound on Fort Hill Road shortly after 2:30 p.m. when it struck the man.
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The Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department, Groton Ambulance, Lawrence & Memorial Paramedics and Groton Town Police responded, and emergency personnel rushed the man to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. The plan was to transfer him to Yale-New Haven Medical Center.
The driver stopped after the accident. It remains under investigation, Varone said.
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"It's a horrible situation,” he said.
Any witnesses are asked to call Groton Town Police at (860) 441-6712.
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