Hit-Run Crash: ID Released For 20-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Car On I-91

Police have released the identity of a 20-year-old woman killed by a hit-and-run driver as they ask for witnesses to the crash in Connecticut.

The area of the fatal crash.
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Kathy Reakes

02/21/2023 9:00 a.m.

Hampden County resident Yaseri Cortes, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was struck around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 in Hartford County.

Police report Cortes was standing in the center lane and was struck directly by a car on southbound I-91 in Enfield. She suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Earlier report: Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Hit-Run I-91 Crash In Enfield

After striking Cortes, the driver continued southbound on I-91, state police said.

The case remains under investigation.

Any witness to the collision is asked to contact Trooper Michael Dean at 860-534-1098 or through email at michael.dean@ct.gov.

In addition, if you have a vehicle equipped with a dash cam, and you were driving through the area at the time of the collision, you are also asked to contact Dean.

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