Crime & Safety

Bridgeport Teen Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver: Report

Bridgeport police are searching for the driver of the SUV that killed the teen on Washington Avenue Wednesday evening.

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 19-year-old Bridgeport teen was killed in a hit-and-run collision Thursday evening on Washington Avenue, and police are searching the SUV and driver responsible.

The Connecticut Post reports that the 5:44 p.m. crash near Pequonnock Street killed Ismael Colon.

Anyone who may have information about the crash is urged to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS or 203-576-8477. All calls will be kept confidential.

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