Bear hit on Route 8 in Torrington

A bear died Sunday after being hit by two vehicles on Route 8 South in Torrington.

No one from either vehicle was injured, according to state police.

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State police and the Connecticut Department Energy and Environmental Protection are investigating the incident.

The incident occurred barely a day after DEEP officials euthanized a 280-pound black bear that bit a woman in Cheshire.

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