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Man Struck and Killed by Car in Orange

A 45-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a car in Orange Monday.

Police said the crash happened on Derby Avenue near Sodom Lane around 3:15 p.m. According to police, a woman driving west on Derby Avenue drifted off the right side of the road and hit the victim, who was standing behind his parked tractor-trailer flatbed. The vehicle continued moving, hit the trailer and hit another car also traveling on Derby Avenue.

The truck was parked off the right shoulder of the road to deliver a large piece of construction equipment, according to police.

The 45-year-old victim was rushed to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he died of his injuries. He has not been publicly identified.

The 79-year-old driver was also taken to the hospital. The driver of the third vehicle was not hurt.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash should contact Lt. Raymond LaPlante of the Orange Accident Reconstruction Unit at 203-891-2130.

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