
A pedestrian has serious injuries after being hit by a car on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington Thursday night.
The turnpike, also known as Route 15, was closed between Kitts Lane and Main Street, but has since reopened.
The crash was reported at about 6:15 p.m. The road reopened about three hours later.
Police said the accident happened near Wren Kitchen. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment of serious physical injuries.
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The Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Squad is investigating. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Cappiello at 860-594-6317.