Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Bridgeport: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 71-year-old Bridgeport man was seriously injured Friday when he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Water and John streets in Bridgeport, according to police.

The victim was struck just before 7 a.m., and is listed in critical condition at St. Vincent's Medical Center, said Bridgeport Police Sgt. Darryl Wilson.

"The scene was reconstructed, and after a preliminary investigation, it was determined a 29-year-old Bridgeport resident was operating a black Honda Civic and traveling north on Water Street," Wilson said in a statement. "The 29-year-old male operator continued traveling north and passed through the intersection of John Street and struck a 71-year-old Bridgeport resident attempting to cross Water Street from the eastbound sidewalk."

Wilson said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, which is ongoing.

Anyone with any information about the crash, is urged to contact Officer Nathaniel Fowler at 203-576-7640 or nathaniel.fowler@bridgeportct.gov.