Bridgeport News: Crash Sends Three Children to Hospital

On October 16, 2024, at around 8:44 a.m., Bridgeport emergency responders were called to the intersection of Park Avenue and South Frontage Road following a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Officers from the Bridgeport Police Department and medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) arrived at the scene. Three children, ages 7, 8, and 11, were taken to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. The Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team responded to the location to assess the situation. Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact Officer A. Orum at (203) 576-7640 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at (203) 576-TIPS. Officer Orum can also be…

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Bridgeport News: Overnight Double Fatal Crash

Police said in a statement that they received a notification of a motor vehicle accident at Waldemere Ave. and Atlantic St. which resulted in a double fatality.This is an active investigation as we are trying to contact the next of kin for these victims. No further information at this time. From the Bridgeport Police:On October 17, 2024, at approximately 0105 hours, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call for a single motorcycle collision at the intersection of Waldemere Avenue and Atlantic Street.  The caller reported seeing an unresponsive male lying in the grass with a motorcycle next to him.  Bridgeport Fire Engine 3, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, a…

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Norwalk News: Motor Vehicle Accident Leads to Arrest in Fatal Crash

https://youtu.be/6PdVoEwzoKk Norwalk Police received a report of a serious motor vehicle accident on September 14, 2024, at the intersection of Winfield Street and Pequot Drive. The crash involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck, with the motorcycle driver sustaining life-threatening injuries and passing away the following day. Investigators determined that the motorcycle was traveling westbound when the pickup truck made a left turn, striking the motorcycle. Norwalk Police Accident Reconstruction Officers conducted an investigation, resulting in the arrest of the pickup truck driver, Juan Ochoa-Macias, on October 15, 2024, without incident. Ochoa-Macias, 31, of Norwalk, was charged with Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle and Failure to Yield While Turning Left. His bond was set at $50,000, and his court date…

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Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Crash

Police UPDATE: On October 14, 2024, at approximately 10:33pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for a pedestrian being stuck by a black Honda sedan. The callers stated the collision/evading occurred at the intersection of Chopsey Hill Road and the entrance to Route 8/25 north. Bridgeport Fire Engine 15, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, a male pedestrian was observed lying in the intersection and appeared to be in critical condition. The male received medical attention, and he was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center. The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team was requested and arrived on scene. After a preliminary investigation, it was determined…

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