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By Josh Lanier From Daily Voice

A 34-year-old Connecticut man has died after a crash involving a scooter in Hamden, police said.

Shareef Johnson was riding his scooter near the south entrance of the Broadmoor Apartments on Mix Avenue around 4:40 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, when a vehicle crashed into him and sped away, police said. 

Paramedics rushed Johnson to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries. 

Investigators believe the car was exiting the apartment complex and veered into Johnson's path.

Police said the car stopped briefly, then drove off. The suspect vehicle has since been found. Officers did not identify the car or if they had identified the alleged driver. 

The Hamden Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Hamden traffic division at 203-230-4000.