Trumbull, CT – July 11, 2025 – A 15-year-old Trumbull boy suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric bike Thursday evening on Main Street near Whitney Avenue.

According to police, the teen was traveling southbound on Main Street when he was hit by a northbound vehicle. The impact caused significant injuries to the boy, who was transported to a local hospital by Trumbull EMS. First-responding officers administered medical aid at the scene before EMS arrived.

The driver of the vehicle, a Trumbull man, was uninjured and remained on scene, cooperating fully with police. He was the only person in the vehicle. The identities of those involved are currently being withheld.

The Trumbull, Fairfield, and Westport Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No charges have been filed at this time.

The crash occurred around 6:45 PM on Thursday, July 10, prompting a closure of Main Street (Route 111) in the area of Whitney Avenue for several hours. The road has since been reopened.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Trumbull Police at (203) 261-3665.

By Stephen Krauchick

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