Year: 2023

On November 14th, 2023, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls regarding a serious incident involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was found lying on the ground at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Bishop Avenue. Emergency responders, including American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department, and Bridgeport Police officers, all arrived at the scene to investigate. Preliminary reports suggest that the victim may have been struck by a vehicle; however, a suspect vehicle has not been fully identified at this time.

The 54-year-old victim from Bridgeport was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for the serious injuries sustained at the scene.

The Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Officer A. Orum is currently investigating this incident. We urge anyone with information to contact the Traffic Division immediately at (203) 576-7640, andrew.orum@bridgeportct.gov, or the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at 203-576-TIPS.

2023-11-15@9:11pm– A tractor-trailer hit a train overpass at the intersection of Mill Plain and Post Road. The trailer split open and needs to be off-loaded before it can be moved. No major traffic delay at this time of the night.

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2023-11-15@6:33pm– Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at 282 North Avenue. A van was filled with smoke which turned out to be according to radio reports a compressor battery inside the van.

2023-11-15@4:04pm–#Stratford CT– Firefighters are on the scene on Euclid Avenue for a stove fire. They were able to take care of it with an extinguisher.

2023-11-15@3:20pm–#Milford CT– A Crestwood Drive resident on oxygen lit a cigarette while on oxygen. They are reporting that the fire is out but that there is smoke and ash all over the place according to radio reports. There are no reported injuries.

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