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Pedestrian struck and killed by mini bus in East Hartford

Investigation has determined that this pedestrian was struck by a First Student mini-bus.

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A man has died after he was struck by a mini-bus Tuesday morning, East Hartford police said. 

Derrick Bellamy, 54, of Hartford, was treated by paramedics and taken to a local hospital where he died of injuries.

Police said they were notified of the crash at 7 a.m. by a passerby who saw the man on the ground by Burnham Street in the area of Delores Drive.

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Police said their investigation showed Bellamy was struck by a First Student mini-bus. The mini-bus driver is cooperating with investigators. There were no passengers or students on board the bus at the time of this incident, there were no other injuries reported.

No charges have been filed at this time; the investigation is ongoing.

This is the third motor vehicle death in East Hartford since Friday. 

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