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Teen Fatally Struck By 3 Cars

Police: Girl Was Walking In Travel Lanes

POSTED: 1:27 pm EST December 25, 2008
UPDATED: 8:33 pm EST December 25, 2008

An 18-year-old girl died after being struck by three vehicles on Route 15 in Meriden Wednesday, police said.

The teen, identified as Melissa Cahill, of Wallingford, was walking in the road's travel lanes, police said.

Police said Cahill was struck in the northbound lanes near exit 67.

The first vehicle to strike Cahill fled the scene, but the other two drivers stopped. No arrests have been made.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact the state police by dialing 203-393-4200.


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