Trumbull

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Trumbull has died

NBC Connecticut

A woman who was struck by a vehicle in Trumbull on Saturday has died.

Officers received several 911 calls around 7:20 p.m. about a vehicle hitting a pedestrian on Church Hill Road near Main Street. The vehicle had also reportedly collided with a fire hydrant and ended up against a pole.

Investigators said the woman was walking across a dimly lit portion of Church Hill Road when she was struck by the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is fully cooperating with police.

According to police, the woman suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. First responders rendered medical and transported the the woman to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Police later identified the victim as 88-year-old Margaret Gillard, of Trumbull.

The Trumbull Police Department Traffic Division is investigating the collision. It remains active and is ongoing.

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