Hartford police search for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – A man died Saturday night after being struck by a driver in Hartford.

Police said the crash happened on Farmington Avenue near Gillett Street.

Officers arrived on scene around 10:56 p.m. and found 30-year old Anthony Williams from Hartford.

The driver involved fled the scene, authorities said.

Williams was taken to St. Francis Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Hartford police said the driver was operating a white SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Trailblazer with roof rack and sunroof.

“It was last seen heading westbound on Farmington Avenue from Sisson Avenue,” police said.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Hartford Police Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).

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