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Meriden man killed in hit-and-run, police continue looking for car involved

Officers say the only description they have is a black Honda Accord with a shattered windshield. The car was also missing a side mirror.

MERIDEN, Conn. — Police are asking the public for help in finding a car involved in a hit-and-run crash that left one man dead. 

Around 2:20 pm, police were called to the area of 817 Old Colony Rd for a vehicle vs pedestrian crash.

When they arrived, they found an elderly male in the road way. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Harold Bell, of Meriden.

Credit: Mike Verdolini
Harold Bell

Witness and video surveillance show a black color Honda Accord traveling south on Old Colony Road, striking Bell and leaving the scene.

At the time of the accident, Bell was walking to his home which is located not far from the scene, officials said.

The vehicle was last seen traveling at a high rate of speed south on Old Colony Road turning east on Gypsy Lane.

The Meriden Police are requesting the help of the community in locating this vehicle.  The Honda should have front windshield damage and missing the driver side mirror. 

Any witnesses or anyone who has information on this vehicle is asked to call the Meriden Police Department at 203-630-6201. 

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