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74-Year-Old Critically Injured in Waterbury Hit-and-Run as Police Search for Driver

Investigators request public tips to identify the driver.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 10:19 p.m. Wednesday to 835 Wolcott St., near Long Hill Road, and found a 74-year-old man in the roadway with life-threatening injuries.
  • Police say the collision was a hit-and-run and the driver was not at the scene.
  • The victim was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition.
  • The Waterbury Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation, and the scene prompted a temporary road closure.
  • Tips can be directed to the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 203-346-3975 or Crime Stoppers at 203-755-1234.