Pedestrian killed after being struck on I-84 in Newtown

NEWTOWN— A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning after being hit by a car on the eastbound ramp to I-84 at Exit 11.

State police said Gerard Mauskapf, 64, of Red Hook, N.Y., was hit by another driver and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred just before 9 a.m., closing the ramp for nearly four hours.

Mauskapf had gotten out of his car after pulling over to the right shoulder on a sweeping curve to the right, according to police. Michael Alan Vitti, 18, of Sandy Hook, then hit Mauskapf and his car, police said.

Police said they are not sure why Mauskapf left his car.

Police are still investigating the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper First Class Cimelus at 203-267-2200.