Longtime Stamford man dies after being struck by vehicle

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) - Police say a longtime resident of Stamford has succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle two weeks ago.

Sgt. Andrew Gallagher says 72-year-old Gennaro Siviglia died late Tuesday, marking the sixth fatality from vehicle crashes this year.

The Stamford Advocate reports that Siviglia sustained a head injury on Dec. 1 when he was hit by a vehicle while he was crossing the street.

The driver of the vehicle that hit Siviglia remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Police are continuing to investigate.

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Information from: The Advocate, http://www.stamfordadvocate.com