New Haven Police Seek E-bike Rider in Professor’s Fatal Hit-and-run

WHO:

New Haven Independent - Michael “Mike” Shea was a Southern Connecticut State University professor and supporter of the local arts.

NH Register - Michael Shea was the SCSU professor killed in the crash.

NH Register - New Haven police are seeking the e-bike rider involved in the crash.

WHAT:

New Haven Independent - Shea died after an e-bike rider struck him and fled the scene.

NH Register - The crash was a hit-and-run that killed Shea.

WHERE:

New Haven Independent - The collision occurred in Westville.

NH Register - The crash took place at Whalley and West Rock avenues.

WHEN:

New Haven Independent - Shea died roughly two weeks after the crash.

NH Register - The crash occurred on Oct. 9.

WHY:

New Haven Independent - The article says the e-bike rider ran a red light before crashing into Shea.

HOW:

New Haven Independent - An e-bike rider ran a red light, struck Shea, and fled the scene.

(UPDATED October 26, 2026 22:11 UTC)

Southern Connecticut State University professor Michael “Mike” Shea has died after being struck by an e-bike rider who fled the scene in a hit-and-run. Police say the rider ran a red light before hitting Shea at Whalley and West Rock avenues in New Haven’s Westville neighborhood. Shea died roughly two weeks after the crash, and New Haven police are seeking the rider.