The assistant fire chief of a volunteer fire department in Newtown has died after a crash on Route 6 Monday night, authorities said.
The assistant fire chief of a volunteer fire department in Newtown has died after a crash on Route 6 Monday night, authorities said.
The police department said Route 6, also known as Church Hill Road, was closed for several hours after a crash that happened at 6:15 p.m.
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital with injuries, and he was later pronounced dead, according to police.
Police identified the pedestrian as 72-year-old Peter Blomberg, of Newtown. Blomberg served as the assistant fire chief of the Botsford Fire Department.
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Botsford Fire Rescue wrote on Facebook, "We ask for your thoughts and prayers and appreciate the outpouring of support thus far. We offer both our sincerest condolences and gratitude to the Blomberg family in this tragic time."
Officers determined that a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Church Hill Road when it struck Blomberg, who was crossing the road.
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The driver of the pickup truck stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The road was closed for several hours Monday night. It reopened at 10:30 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chelsea Harold at 203-426-5841.
