A driver fleeing from authorities hit and killed a toddler in Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

The incident occurred in Waterbury, where local police officers in an unmarked vehicle attempted to stop a suspect of a criminal investigation on Tuesday around 3:45 p.m. ET. The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Zekhi Eric Lee of Waterbury, failed to pull over his Acura and fled from officers, according to Connecticut State Police.

PHOTO: Connecticut State Police released this image of police at the scene where a driver fleeing police was involved in a vehicle collision that killed a three-year-old on Nov. 21, 2017.Connecticut State Police
Connecticut State Police released this image of police at the scene where a driver fleeing police was involved in a vehicle collision that killed a three-year-old on Nov. 21, 2017.more +

Lee collided with a Toyota Corolla at an intersection and veered off the road onto the sidewalk, striking four pedestrians and knocking down a light pole, state police said.

After crashing his vehicle, Lee fled on foot but was apprehended by Waterbury police officers a short time later and taken into custody, according to state police.

Five people were transported to local hospitals for injuries related to the incident, including a 19-month-old girl. A 3-year-old boy was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to state police.

PHOTO: Connecticut State Police released this image of the Waterbury Fire Department responding to the scene where a driver fleeing police was involved in a vehicle collision that killed a three-year-old on Nov. 21, 2017.