27-year-old CT man killed in hit-and-run in Hartford; police seek driver

A 27-year-old East Hartford man died in a hit and run crash early Sunday morning in Hartford, according to Hartford police.

Police said a black Infiniti sedan struck Rosevelt Vann Jr., who was riding a bike in the area of the 600 block of Albany Avenue. The driver allegedly evaded the scene eastbound on Albany Avenue and then southbound on Garden Street at approximately 12:02 a.m. Sunday morning, police said.

Vann suffered severe injuries and was rushed to Saint Francis Hospital Emergency Room, where he died a few hours after the crash, according to police.

Detectives from the Crime Scene Division responded to the scene of the crash and assumed control of the active and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding the case is asked to call the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).