Bridgeport Man Seriously Injured In Motorized Scooter Crash In Bridgeport: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 43-year-old Bridgeport man was seriously injured Sunday evening, when he lost control of the stand-up motorized scooter he was riding and fell, according to authorities.

The crash occurred at about 7:25 p.m. in Seaside Park at West Beach in the bike lane adjacent to Barnum Drive, Bridgeport Police Capt. Lonnie Blackwell wrote in a statement.

"The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR were dispatched and responded to render aid to the victim who was then transported to St. Vincent’s [Medical Center] where he is being treated for serious injuries," Blackwell said.

Police are investigating the crash, and anyone with information about it is urged to contact Traffic Officer Eroildo Quiles at 203-576-7721.