A man was killed while crossing Dixwell Avenue in Hamden Thursday night.
Police say 67-year-old John Gursky, of Hamden, was crossing Dixwell Avenue at Beacon Street around 7 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. He was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver remained at the scene and was not injured, police said.
Dixwell Avenue was closed between Putnam Avenue and Church Street for several hours while police investigated the incident.
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Anyone who witnessed the accident or may have surveillance video of it is asked to contact Sgt. Brett Ferrara as (203) 230-4000 or by email at bferrara@hamdenpd.com.
