Child, 4, Critically Injured After Being Struck By Car: Bridgeport PD

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle, police said.

At 8:49 a.m. Thursday, police received multiple 911 calls reporting an adult and two children struck by a vehicle in the area of Brewster Street and Fairfield Avenue, police said.

On-scene reports indicated that there was a motor vehicle accident involving a mother with their 4-year-old and 2-year-old children walking across Fairfield Avenue, police said.

"The striking vehicle did (remain) on-scene," police said in a news release. "Reports indicate that the 2yr old female suffered various scrapes and bruises that are listed as non-life threatening, the 4yr old male was transported to the hospital and is listed in critical condition. The mother was not injured."

Bridgeport Police Traffic Division is currently investigating this incident and are interviewing witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS. Refer to CFS 2300074091