Pedestrian Hurt Crossing Washington Street in Traffic

From the Middletown Police Department

On Friday, December 18, 2009, a motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision occurred at approximately 3:04 PM on Washington Street (Route 66), approximately 100 feet west of Main Street.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian, Edward Duwell of Trumbell, Connecticut, age 65, attempted to cross the street 100 feet west of the crosswalk. The pedestrian entered the left side eastbound lane between two stopped vehicles, and then entered the right side lane into the travel path of a 2000 Peterbuilt tow truck being operated by Franklin Smith of Middletown, age 50.

Mr. Duwell was transported by Hunters Ambulance Service to Hartford Hospital for a head injury and is listed in stable condition.

Mr. Smith was not injured.

The investigation is continuing by Sergeant Craig Elkin of the Traffic Bureau.