A woman in her early 50s was taken to the hospital Friday after she was run over by her own car, which rolled down a hill, hit a tree and light pole and then smashed into a building, according to police.
Authorities said it happened around 6:30 p.m. in the area of 900 Mix Avenue in Hamden. The woman was hospitalized for treatment of unknown injuries.
Police said the car struck a tree and utility pole on its way down the hill, then crashed into an apartment building. The city building inspector checked the damage and condemned one unit, according to police.
It's not clear how or why the car started rolling. Police have not identified the woman who was struck.
