East Hartford Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Identified as Rosevelt Vann Jr.

Hartford police have identified 27-year-old Rosevelt Vann Jr. of East Hartford as the victim of a deadly hit-and-run that occurred early Sunday morning on Albany Avenue. Vann was struck while riding his bicycle in the 600 block of the avenue shortly after midnight, according to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert.

Vann sustained critical injuries in the collision and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His death has left his family and friends devastated, as police work to uncover more details about the incident and locate the suspect involved in the fatal crash.

According to witnesses and initial reports, the suspect’s vehicle was a black Infiniti sedan. The vehicle was last seen fleeing the scene, traveling eastbound on Albany Avenue before turning south onto Garden Street. Despite this description, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large as investigators continue their search.

Hartford’s Crime Scene Division has taken over the case, combing through surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in hopes of identifying the driver. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the incident but remain optimistic that the community’s assistance will help lead to a breakthrough in the investigation.

Lt. Boisvert has called on anyone with knowledge of the crash or who may have seen anything suspicious that night to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously, and the police are stressing the importance of community involvement in solving this case. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Hartford Police Department’s Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).

As the investigation continues, Vann’s loved ones are left to grieve his sudden and tragic death. The hit-and-run marks yet another incident in the city’s growing problem with reckless driving, raising concerns about public safety on Hartford’s roads.