A woman has died after being hit by a car in the Jewett City section of Griswold Friday night, state police said.
Authorities said they responded to the area of Green Avenue and North Main Street for a reported accident involving a pedestrian at about 8 p.m.
A 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead as a result of the crash, according to troopers.
Police said they've identified a suspect vehicle, and they expect to make an arrest. The state Department of Transportation said Route 12 was closed at Green Avenue, but has since reopened.
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The crash is being investigated by the Eastern District Major Crime Squad and the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact police at 860-848-6540.
