Man struck by vehicle after prior crash on Route 8 in Naugatuck has died

A man who was struck by a vehicle on Route 8 in Naugatuck after he was involved in an unrelated crash has died, according to state police.

State police said a 2012 Mercedes Benz was stopped in the right shoulder of Route 8 South near exit 26 just before 2 p.m. after a collision and a driver in a 2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty lost control, spun, then hit the traffic barrier in the median.

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The driver then struck 45-year-old Jimmy Bedard, of Wolcott, another pedestrian and Bedard’s car, according to state police.

Bedard died at the scene, state police said.

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The other pedestrian, a 46-year-old Shelton woman, had minor injuries and was taken to Waterbury Hospital, according to police.

State police are investigating and they are asking witnesses and anyone who has dashcam video to call Trooper Miko at (203) 393-4200 or e-mail [email protected].