Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle in Hamden

A man was killed while crossing Dixwell Avenue in Hamden Thursday night.

Police say 67-year-old John Gursky, of Hamden, was crossing Dixwell Avenue at Beacon Street around 7 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. He was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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The driver remained at the scene and was not injured, police said.

Dixwell Avenue was closed between Putnam Avenue and Church Street for several hours while police investigated the incident.

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Anyone who witnessed the accident or may have surveillance video of it is asked to contact Sgt. Brett Ferrara as (203) 230-4000 or by email at bferrara@hamdenpd.com.