East Haven

East Haven firetruck struck by car in hit-and-run crash

East Haven Fire Department

An East Haven firetruck was hit by a car in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday evening, according to authorities.

East Haven firefighters were responding to a fire on Hemingway Avenue around 6:30 p.m.

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A red Scion TC car allegedly failed to yield and ignored their emergency sirens, causing the car to the hit the truck, according to police.

Authorities said the car spun out and took off. No firefighters were injured but the firetruck sustained significant front-end damage.

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The vehicle has been located. The investigation is still ongoing.

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