Bicyclist, 20, Badly Hurt After Collision In Bridgeport: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 20-year-old male bicyclist was critically injured after colliding with a motor scooter late at night on Thursday.

On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:23 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for an accident involving a motor scooter versus a bicycle, according to the Bridgeport Police Department.

Police said the callers reported both parties were injured, and one was unresponsive.

The collision occurred at the intersection of East Main and Jane Streets.

Bridgeport Fire Engine # 10, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location.

Bridgeport police arrived on the scene and observed Bridgeport Fire Engine No. 10 responders giving medical attention to both operators.

Both operators appeared to be seriously injured and one of them was unresponsive, both transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center by AMR.

The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team was notified and responded to the location.

According to police, the scene was reconstructed and it was determined a 2024 black and gray Italica RX Armor 150cc motor scooter was traveling south on East Main Street.

The motor scooter was being operated by a 33-year-old female with a passenger.

The motor scooter approached the intersection of East Main Street and Jane Street and collided with a bicycle operated by a 20-year-old male traveling north on East Main Street, police said.

The officers were unable to locate the passenger from the motor scooter.

The 20-year-old male bicycle operator sustained injuries and he’s listed in critical condition.

The 33-year-old female operator sustained injuries and she’s listed in stable condition.

The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division is investigating the accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD officer Eroildo Quiles at 475-422-6141, Eroildo.Quiles@bridgeportct.gov or the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at 203-576-TIPS.