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Monday, October 26, 2026

Pedestrian Injured in Durham Accident

A car hit a pedestrian near Old Blue Hills Road and Cherry Lane in Durham, and the person was flown to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

By Accident News StaffContributor:Andrew FinkelsteinAndrew Finkelstein

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Durham, ConnecticutPublished 1 min read

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash involving a car on Old Blue Hills Road in Durham, according to state police.

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What Happened on Old Blue Hills Road

The crash happened in the area of Old Blue Hills Road and Cherry Lane at around 4:26 p.m. A car struck a pedestrian, and life-threatening injuries were reported. The injured person was flown to a hospital by LIFESTAR. The name of the pedestrian has not been released.

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Where the State Police Investigation Stands

The State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Squad was at the scene. State police said the investigation is active. No charges have been announced, and no details have been released about the driver of the car.

Vehicles involved in a serious crash are often held so investigators can inspect them. It is a routine part of the process and can take weeks.

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