Norwich Man Killed in Preston Hit-and-Run Under Investigation

Robert Edwin McGlothin, a 57-year-old man from Norwich, Connecticut, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 2 in Preston on the evening of October 27, 2025. The vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is suspected to be a BMW X series from model years 2019 to 2025, potentially bearing damage to its front-end and undercarriage, though no further identifying details such as color or registration are available. The driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information, including witnesses or those with dash camera footage, to contact State Police Troop E in Montville. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and hit-and-run crashes in Connecticut, with an increase in pedestrian fatalities reported recently. Legal experts emphasize the importance of competent legal representation for victims' families to ensure thorough investigation and fair compensation.