MERIDEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A person was struck by a car on US-5 in Meriden on Saturday night, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Police said the person suffered life-threatening injuries.

Officers reportedly found the victim in the roadway.

Witnesses told police the car had fled the scene.

“Currently, the identity of both [the] victim and driver are unknown,” said Meriden police.

DOT said the crash happened around 8:52 p.m.

Broad St. is closed in both directions between Atkins St. and Britannica. for the crash.

No further details were released.

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