Connecticut State Police
A man who was walking on Route 44 in Putnam on Saturday night has died after being struck by a vehicle.
State police said 68-year-old Leo Blain, of Putnam, was walking along Route 44 around 6 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle.
Blain was taken to Day Kimball Hospital and was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision was also taken to the hospital to be evaluated.
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The investigation is ongoing.
