NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– A man was struck and killed by a car after allegedly jumping in front of it in New Haven early Tuesday morning.

Police say that just before 4 a.m., officers responded to the area of 662 Middletown Avenue after a driver hit a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, officers found a 32-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries.

The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

UPDATE: The banged up car just got hauled away. Middletown Ave. is opening up now.@WTNH pic.twitter.com/m7I19Qc0Zo — Stephanie Simoni (@StephanieSimoni) August 20, 2019

Witnesses at the scene told police that the victim was throwing himself in front of cars and criss-crossing the street.

“I heard a crash and then I seen all the lights,” said New Haven’s Michael Alldrige.”

Police will have Middletown Ave. in #NewHaven blocked off between Gando Drive & Cross Street for a few hours as they investigate. Just saw accident reconstruction team on scene. @WTNH pic.twitter.com/RWe7tqZ6Aa — Stephanie Simoni (@StephanieSimoni) August 20, 2019

Despite the details of the case, neighbors we spoke with are still angry about speeding in the area.

It’s 35 miles per hour and they say it’s not unusual to see cars travel well-above that.

“These people are crazy. They are so crazy. they come speeding down here. This ain’t no highway,” said New Haven’s Christine Hall.

The car involved in the fatal accident this morning. Police still have a portion of Middletown Ave. blocked off in New Haven. @WTNH #Newhaven #newhavenCT #ctnews pic.twitter.com/1H5jk6Tnzr — Stephanie Simoni (@StephanieSimoni) August 20, 2019

Part of Middletown Avenue was blocked off for the investigation but has since reopened.

There is no word on the identity of the pedestrian or if the driver faces charges.

#BREAKING: A man is struck and killed by a car on Middletown Ave. in #NewHaven. Driver stayed on scene.

Police say witnesses told them the pedestrian was throwing himself in front of cars. @WTNH pic.twitter.com/aVgLLFhjLd — Stephanie Simoni (@StephanieSimoni) August 20, 2019

The accident remains under investigation at this time.