One person has passed away after a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the City of Norwich on New Year's Day.

According to the Norwich Police, the crash occurred at approximately 8 a.m. on Cortland Street. Police say the victim, 68-year-old James C. Wright, was walking on the sidewalk of Cortland Street when he was struck. Mr. Wright passed away from his injuries at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 19-year-old male, was not injured. This is an on-going investigation.