Person hit by vehicle in Danbury has died: police

A person who was hit by a vehicle in Danbury on Saturday night has died, according to police.

Officers responded to Newtown Road and Eagle Road around 6:42 p.m. Saturday and found a person lying in the road.

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The person had severe, life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Danbury Hospital Emergency Room.

Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Diana Malla, of Danbury. They said she died on Sunday.

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The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to police.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call Sergeant Wakeman at 203-797-2157 or Officer Leggiadro at 203-797-2156.