Man killed trying to cross Route 7 in New Milford
A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Route 7 in New Milford Thursday evening.
Police officers responded around 6:45 p.m. to the area of New Milford High School and found an unconscious man in the southbound lane, according to the New Milford Police Department.
Police said first responders tried to resuscitate the victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man has not been identified.
According to police, witnesses saw the man prior to the crash trying to cross Route 7 — a four-lane divided highway — from the northbound side to the southbound side.
The New Milford Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and is investigating.