Westport, CT (October 15, 2019) - Emergency vehicles responded to reports of a pedestrian car crash at around 9 p.m.

The person who was struck turned out to be a construction worker who was working on Post Road West. The construction worker, whose name was not disclosed, was working on a repaving project when a car headed eastbound hit him. 

Although police haven't released any specifics about the victim's injuries, it has been disclosed that they were serious and he was immediately transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. The operator of the vehicle in the crash is fully cooperating with police and investigators. 

Among the first responders were representatives from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and members of the Westport Police Department's Detective Bureau to investigate the situation. 

This accident caused a closure of Post Road West in both directions from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday. 

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Every year, hundreds of workers are injured on the job in Connecticut. Victims who are injured while working are often forced out of work for an extended period. In some cases, victims are forced to undergo extensive medical treatment and months of therapy throughout their recovery. When workers are injured on the job, due to the negligent or reckless acts of others, it is crucial that they contact a workplace accident attorney in Connecticut as soon as possible.

For nearly three decades, Connecticut personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Paul Levin have helped countless victims get full and fair compensation to cover the various costs incurred from their accidents. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping victims collect compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and various damages incurred in their accidents. If you were injured on the job, contact our injury accident attorneys in Connecticut at (866) 322-5302 to see what legal options are available for you.

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