#BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Police released the following information regarding a fatal accident involving two pedestrians in downtown Bridgeport:
On Jan 11, 2016 at 1530 hrs 2 pedestrians, a 41 year old female and her 9 year old son were struck by a GMC pickup truck while crossing John St near the intersection of West Avenue. The female, identified as Carmen Martinez of Fairfield Ave was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital where she died of her injuries. Her son (name withheld) was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and was transferred to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital for treatment of internal trauma. Family notified.
The operator of the truck, Joseph Frazier, 70, of Berkley, MA remained at the scene and was not injured.
Traffic Division Serious Crash Investigation Team members Sgt. Thomas Minar, PO John Perry, PO Michael Falbo responded and are conducting the investigation. Capt Robert Evans was the at scene supervisor.
No arrests at this time, investigation continuing.
UPDATE: Police say Carmen Martinez, 41 of Fairfield Avenue died from her injuries in the crash. Her 9 year old son is in very critical condition at Yale New Haven Hospital. The driver, Joseph Frazier, 70 of Berkley Massachusetts who struck the two with his GMC pick up truck remained on scene and is cooperating with police.
UPDATE: I’m so sorry to report that police confirmed that mother has passed away from her injuries her son was airlifted to Yale New Haven Hospital. The driver of the pick up truck stopped and is cooperating with police. No charges have been filed at this time.
3:42pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police said mother and child was hit by a truck at the intersection of West and John Street. Police were on scene taking measurements and the roadway is closed for the investigation. No word on the condition of the victims.
