Bridgeport, CT (August 12, 2019) – On August 2, just after 9:00 p.m., firefighters in Bridgeport was passing through the area to tend to an accident on Carnegie Street, where the driver crashed into another car. While passing through Boston Avenue, emergency crews discovered a man lying in the roadway.

Reports determined that a man was crossing Boston Avenue near Bishop Street when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leaving the injured man in the road.

EMS reported to the scene to transport the injured pedestrian to an area hospital for treatment.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation. Police have not released information regarding the Carnegie Street accident.

Our thoughts are with the man injured in this incident, and we hope for his complete recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Connecticut

Every year, countless people are injured in automobile accidents across our state. Unfortunately, there are cases where pedestrians are injured by reckless and negligent drivers. Pedestrians are at an increased risk of incurring life-altering injuries due to the fact that they are completely exposed to oncoming traffic. When pedestrians are injured in accidents caused by others, it is crucial that they contact a personal injury attorney in Connecticut as soon as possible.

Connecticut pedestrian accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Paul Levin have over three decades of experience fighting for the rights of accident victims across our state. Our attorneys work to ensure victims are able to recover full and fair compensation for medical expense, lost wages, and various other damages incurred in their accidents. If you were injured in an accident, by no fault of your own, contact our personal injury attorneys in Connecticut at (860) 322-5302 to schedule a free case evaluation to see how we can help you.

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Disclaimer: As active members in our local and statewide communities, we are saddened by these accidents and our hearts go out to the friends, family, and victims affected by them. Our intent in these posts is to raise awareness in our community of the dangers involved in these activities and to hopefully prevent future injuries. This information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should always speak with an experienced legal professional about your case. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.