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Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Stamford Crash
1 Aug
Summary
- A 78-year-old Stamford woman died after being hit by a car.
- The incident occurred early Friday morning on Progress Drive.
- The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating.
An investigation is underway in Stamford following a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Friday morning. Carmen Illapa, a 78-year-old resident of Stamford, was walking across Progress Drive when she was struck by a 2022 Ford Escape.
Illapa was initially rushed to Stamford Hospital with life-threatening injuries. She was later pronounced deceased on Friday afternoon. The driver of the Ford Escape, a 28-year-old Stamford resident, remained at the scene and has been cooperating with investigators.
Authorities have not yet identified the driver. The Stamford Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and has requested that any witnesses or individuals with additional information contact them directly at (203) 977-4712. No charges have been filed as the investigation proceeds.
