Woman arrested after fatal hit-and-run accident in East Haven, victim identified

EAST HAVEN, CT — Authorities have arrested and charged a woman in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in East Haven Friday night, according to police, who also identified the pedestrian killed in the crash.

Elizabeth Cronk, 45, was arrested and charged with fleeing causing death and driving without a license after she fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash near Main Street and Boston Avenue, according to East Haven police.

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Shortly before 10 p.m., authorities were called to the area after receiving a report that a pedestrian had been hit by a car.

When police arrived, they found 47-year-old Gina LaVacca with life-threatening injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police later determined that the vehicle that struck her had veered left after the collision. Officers searched the area and obtained surveillance video that showed a white hatchback striking LaVacca and fleeing east on Main Street.

Cronk is being held on $250,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-468-3820.