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Pedestrian Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver Dies After Boarding Bus to East Haven
New Haven police investigating incident that led to the death of Dominic Landolfi
Feb. 22, 2026 at 8:12pm
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A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver in New Haven on February 13th and later died after boarding a bus to East Haven, according to police. The victim, Dominic Landolfi, required medical attention upon arriving in East Haven and was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where he succumbed to his injuries. The New Haven Police Department's Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face on the roads and the need for improved road safety measures and driver accountability. The hit-and-run nature of the accident also raises concerns about the driver's responsibility and the need for the public's assistance in locating them.
The details
According to police, Landolfi was struck by a vehicle on Forbes Avenue in New Haven prior to boarding the bus to East Haven. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene and has not yet been located. East Haven police began investigating the suspicious death after Landolfi arrived in their town via the CT Transit bus on February 11th and required medical attention.
- On February 13th, East Haven police began investigating the suspicious death reported to them by Yale-New Haven Hospital.
- On February 11th, Dominic Landolfi arrived in East Haven via a CT Transit bus and required medical attention.
- On February 18th, the case was assigned to the New Haven Police Department's Accident Reconstruction Team, who are actively investigating the incident.
The players
Dominic Landolfi
A New Haven resident who was struck by a hit-and-run driver and later died from his injuries after boarding a bus to East Haven.
New Haven Police Department
The law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident that led to Landolfi's death, including assigning the case to their Accident Reconstruction Team.
East Haven Police Department
The law enforcement agency that began investigating the suspicious death after Landolfi arrived in their town via a bus and required medical attention.
What’s next
The New Haven Police Department's Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident and urging anyone with information to come forward by calling 203-946-6304.
The takeaway
This tragic hit-and-run incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures, driver accountability, and community cooperation to prevent such senseless loss of life. The investigation by the New Haven and East Haven police departments aims to bring justice for the victim and his family.
