A man was killed while crossing the street when he was hit by a car in East Hartford over the weekend.

The crash occurred Saturday just before 7:30 p.m. when officers responded to the 700 block of Silver Lane on a report of a serious crash involving injuries, according to the East Hartford Police Department .

The victim, 60-year-old William Drouin of East Hartford, was treated at the scene by crews from the East Hartford Fire Department, police said. He was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to a hospital, according to police.

Police said Drouin was crossing Silver Lane when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver has been cooperating with investigators, according to police.

The crash remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.

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