NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A pedestrian in a wheelchair has died after being hit by a car early Saturday morning in New Haven, says police.

The pedestrian, a 50-year-old male from New Haven, left Charles Street and began traveling south in the southbound lane on Dixwell Avenue while seated in a wheelchair.

Police say the pedestrian was near the centerline when a vehicle, traveling in the same direction, struck him.

First responders rendered aid to the victim who was later pronounced deceased at Yale-New Haven Hospital. His identity has not been released as police work to contact his family.

The vehicle operator remained on the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash must contact investigators at 203-946-6304 or leave an anonymous tip at 866-888-8477.

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