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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Surveillance camera captures deadly hit-and-run in New Britain

A person was seen jogging down East Street when an SUV, racing down Belden Street, swerved off the road, ran over lawn at the corner and ultimately hit that jogger.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — An investigation and search for suspects were underway Wednesday after a jogger was hit by a car and killed Tuesday night. 

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New Britain police responded to the area of East Street at the intersection with Belden Street around 7 p.m. on calls of a person hit by a car.

A 53-year-old New Britain man, running on the sidewalk, was struck by an Audi stolen out of Hartford, police said.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Officials have not yet released his identity.

Video from a neighbor's surveillance camera was shared exclusively with FOX61. That disturbing video captured the entire incident.

The man was seen jogging down East Street when an SUV, racing down Belden Street, swerved off the road, ran over the lawn at the corner and ultimately hit that jogger.

New Britain police arrested one of the suspects on Wednesday afternoon and say the 17-year-old juvenile was the driver. Police are still looking for the other suspect. 

The 17-year-old juvenile was charged with assault in the first degree, reckless driving, and first-degree larceny by possession. 

Credit: New Britain PD

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Lieutenant Blackmore at 860 826-3131 or call the anonymous tip line at 860 826-3199.

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