A man has died after being hit by a car in the New Haven area Wednesday night, police said.

West Haven police said Boston Post Road is closed from Marginal Drive to Ella T. Grasso Boulevard.

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A pedestrian has died as a result of the crash. Their identity is unknown at this time.

New Haven police are conducting an investigation. Authorities said the driver stayed at the scene.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes.

No additional information was immediately available.

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