Month: July 2020

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Crash

UPDATE: The pedestrian struck on July 25, 2020, has been identified as 31-year-old Edward Torres of Bridgeport Connecticut.  He continues to be treated at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

 

Bridgeport Police UPDATE:

On July 25, 2020 at approximately 11:36 pm Bridgeport Police Patrol Officers, Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene of a serious crash on Main St just south of Vincellette St near the entrance to Merritt Canteen.
An unidentified male was operating a white Mitsubishi Lancer bearing CT Registration AT47297 northbound on Main St and as he approached the intersection of Vincellette St he rear-ended an unknown black vehicle. Refer to CFS  #2000061308 for a crash report. According to witnesses the 2 operators exited their vehicles and got into a physical altercation in the roadway. During the altercation the operator of the Mitsubishi got knocked down and was lying in the southbound right lane of Main St. A silver Subaru Impreza Station wagon bearing CT Reg AJ80598 driven by Manuel Siguenza-Maldonado DOB 12-18-1956 of  Bridgeport, was traveling southbound on Main St and did not see the victim’s body lying in the roadway and striking the pedestrian and running over the victim.
The unidentified individual who had the altercation with the victim fled in a black car north on Main St and no further information on the operator was available at the time of the investigation.
The pedestrian was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital in critical condition with multiple life-threatening injuries. The identification of the pedestrian is unknown and the identification will be held pending notifications to his family
The operator of the Subaru Impreza was uninjured and released on the scene.
Bridgeport Police Crash Investigation Unit, Sgt Gabe Meszaros, and Officer John Perry responded to the scene. Officer John Perry will lead the investigation. Anyone with additional information related to this crash is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Traffic Division (Officer John Perry) at 203-576-7640

 

2020-07-25@11:40pm–#Bridgeort CT– A pedestrian has been hit by a car and thought to be in serious condition on Main Street near Vincellette Street.  The area is currently closed for the accident investigation.

 

Telehealth Law Passes

During the pandemic, telehealth has made it safe and convenient for individuals to receive care from their doctors from the safety of their own homes. For the first time in Connecticut, insurance companies are treating in-person visits and virtual visits equally, and this provision applies to both mental and physical healthcare. HB 6001, “An Act Concerning Telehealth,” would expand access to telehealth and continue to waive the customary restrictions on online medical health care services so that patients can continue to be attended to in the comfort of their own home for months to come.

 

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Westport Weekend Beach Traffic and Possible Overcrowding May Result in Closures

Westport, CT – Residents are reminded once again that weekend traffic and possible overcrowding at town beaches may result in early closure. In an abundance of caution and to ensure public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the beach reaches a capacity where it is deemed impossible to maintain social distancing, it will be closed to additional beachgoers. Signage at key intersections on local roadways will inform drivers if the beach is closed, and traffic will be diverted from the area. Drop-offs and parking on local streets to avoid the parking lots will not be allowed.

Residents who wish to spend the day at the beach are advised to arrive before 10 am. If the beach closes, it may re-open mid to late afternoon, provided safer conditions relative to crowds and social distancing are observed at that time. The Town will make every effort to inform residents of the current conditions throughout the day via the Town of Westport and Parks and Recreation Department website homepages and the Town and Parks and Recreation Facebook pages so residents may plan their beach trip accordingly.

While in the Compo Beach area, you are reminded to wear masks when walking on the beach boardwalk, using the restrooms or area sidewalks, or at any other time when you are unable to maintain a six-foot distance from others. Please have a mask available at all times.

First Selectman Marpe stated, “While we are thankful that officials did not need to close the beaches last weekend, the potential for it to occur this weekend remains. We are prepared to take the necessary steps to ensure public health and safety and close all access to the beaches should it be necessary. Your cooperation with the town staff and police who will be enforcing and maintaining traffic and crowd control is appreciated. Please remember that town health and safety officials have only the best interests of residents and guests in mind when making these difficult decisions. Please enjoy all the Town’s amenities in a safe and responsible manner while respecting family, neighbors, and friends. Everyone can help by wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing.”

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Bridgeport Firefighters Remember 10 Years Later

Bridgeport Firefighters remembered the ultimate sacrifice that Lt. Steven Velasquez and FF Michel Baik made ten years ago on July 24 in a fire on Elmwood Avenue. Firefighters gather every year to remember them and to celebrate their lives. Fire Chief Thode said that of the 300 firefighters in the city, about 100 never met Mitch and Steve. Chief Thode said a lot of changes have been made since that day from equipment to procedures not just in Bridgeport but statewide.

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