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 that a black Honda sedan was scene traveling west on Chopsey Hill Road and struck a male on a bicycle in the intersection of Chopsey Hill Road near the entrance of Route 8/25 north. The black Honda sedan fled the scene traveling in the direction of Route 8/25 north. The 34-year-old Bridgeport male bicyclist sustained injuries, and he’s listed in stable condition.

Anyone with information about the collision can contact Officer E. Quiles at (203) 576-7640 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at (203) 576-TIPS. Officer E. Quiles can also be reached by email at Eroildo.Quiles@bridgeportct.gov

A bicyclist was transported to the hospital with serious head injuries after colliding with a car at Chopsey Hill and the 2b (old exit 5) on-ramp. The roadway is closed from Glenwood Ave to the Route 8 on-ramp for an expectedly lengthy investigation.