This map shows Division Street at the railroad crossing. The intersection of Pershing Drive is on the left.
DERBY — A man was in critical condition Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle whose operator left the scene Thursday night, police said.
The male victim was not identified by police.
In a prepared statement issued on Facebook, police said he was walking on Division Street near a railroad crossing at about 9:21 p.m. when he was struck.
“The vehicle subsequently evaded the accident,” according to a statement.
Police reported Saturday morning that a suspect and a vehicle had been identified. The suspect’s name was not released to the public.
Police said he is 19 years old. Charges have yet to be filed.
I Police described the seized vehicle as a white Infiniti.
“The vehicle has damage consistent with a pedestrian strike and physical evidence located at the scene,” police said.
As of 8:39 a.m. Saturday, police officers were drafting applications for both search and arrest warrants.
Anyone with information should contact the Derby Police Department at 203 735 7811.
Division Street is a busy commercial sector on the border of Ansonia and Derby.
The victim was coming from the area of Pershing Drive when he was struck, police said.
