Evading accident on Grove St. investigated
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department is investigating an evading motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The accident happened between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 19 on Grove Street near Bradley Street.
The victim said she was struck by a black sedan travelling westbound as she was crossing Grove Street from Ring Street toward the Methodist Church. The vehicle paused momentarily then fled. The victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the accident.
Police said there were two witnesses that stopped to check on the victim. The Putnam Police Department is attempting to identify these witnesses.
Anyone with information about this incident or witnesses is asked to contact Sergeant Louis Cinque at (860) 928-6565. Tips can also be called into the tip line at 860-963-0000 or made through the web site at www.putnampolice.com
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