A 42-year-old Waterbury woman who died after being hit by a vehicle near Yale-New Haven Hospital Tuesday was an employee of the hospital.
Melissa Tancredi was on the sidewalk when a vehicle hit her at York Street and South Frontage Road on Tuesday evening, according to police.
Police said investigation shows that the driver was traveling in the left lane of South Frontage Road, which is a turning lane that ends at the intersection. For some reason, the driver continued straight and the vehicle jumped the curb, hitting Tancredi.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Melissa Tancredi. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends in the aftermath of this tragedy. We have made grief counseling available and encouraged anyone on our staff to participate,” a statement from Yale-New Haven Hospital says.
The driver who hit Tancredi remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed.
