Crime & Safety

Ridgefield Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car

A Ridgefield resident was struck by a car and killed while crossing a street in Portland, Maine.

RIDGEFIELD, CT — A Ridgefield resident was struck by a car and killed while crossing a street in Portland, Maine.

Cynthia Karst, 66, was crossing Franklin Street at the intersection of Congress Street when she was struck by a car driven by a 36-year-old man from Portland. The accident occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

No charges have yet been filed, according to a report from the Portland Police Department.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Portland police at 207-874-8532 or 207-874-8575.