A pedestrian has serious injuries after being hit by a car on Route 6 in Farmington Friday night.

The police department said they responded to Route 6, also known as Colt Highway, in the area of Farmington Chase Crescent shortly after 8 p.m.

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Officers found a person with serious injuries. They were taken to the hospital by a Lifestar helicopter, police said.

The North Central Municipal Accident Reconstruction Squad is conducting an investigation.

Authorities say the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

No additional information was immediately available.

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