2024-06-03@1:39pm–#Bridgeport CT–The Red Cross is assisting the needs of a family in the 600 block of Brooks Street after a bedroom fire. Firefighters kept the fire to the bedroom.
Bridgeport News: Bedroom Fire
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Fatal Collision motor vehicle versus motorcycle
On June 2, 2024, at approximately 6:18 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for an accident involving a motorcycle versus a motor vehicle. The callers stated the collision occurred at 1853 Stratford Avenue and the two occupants of the motorcycle were unconscious on the ground. Bridgeport Fire Engine Units, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Bridgeport Police Units arrived on scene and observed two individuals on the ground next to Stratford Avenue and Edwin Street. The two individuals appeared to be seriously injured and unresponsive. The two individuals received medical assistance and they were transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center by AMR.
The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team and the Southern Fairfield County Traffic Unit were requested and responded to the location. The scene was reconstructed, and a preliminary investigation was completed, and it was determined a 2012 black Chevy Equinox was traveling south on Bishop Avenue and attempted to turn left onto Stratford Avenue and struck a 2004 black Suzuki GSX-R1000 that was traveling east on Stratford Avenue, causing the motorcycle to strike a parked 2014 white Dodge Ram 1500.
The 2004 black Suzuki GSX-R1000 was being operated by 32-year-old Carlos Jean Parra Rodriquez of Stratford, CT. with a 21-year-old passenger identified as Deivi Suarez of Allentown, PA. While at the hospital the operator and passenger sadly succumbed to their injuries.
The operator of the 2012 black Chevy Equinox was identified as an 18-year-old male of Bridgeport CT., and the passenger was identified as a 15-year-old female of Bridgeport, CT. The operator didn’t sustain any injuries however, the passenger was treated at Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center, and she sustained minor injuries.
The Fatal Collision is being investigated by the Bridgeport Police Traffic Division. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Eroildo Quiles at 475-422-6141, Eroildo.Quiles@bridgeportct.gov or the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at 203-576-TIPS.
Fairfield News: Water Rescue
2024-06-02@4:49pm–#Fairfield CT– A person who was drowning was pulled from the water at Jennings Beach and is now breathing. The lifeguard called 911 to report the incident but the call bounced across Long Island Sound to Suffolk County who then relayed the info to Fairfield Emergency Communications.
Derby News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-06-01@11:41pm–#Derby CT–#cttraffic– Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Derby on Route 8 southbound near exit 17.
Motorcycle Down!
2024-06-01@9:30pm–#Seymour CT–#cttraffic– Report of a motorcycle down with two people injured on Route 8 northbound near exit 22.
Update: It is on the on-ramp just past the Henny Penny.
Motorcycle Accident
2024-06-01@2:44pm–#Stratford CT–Report of a motorcyclist down at Hawley Lane near Hawley Glenn
Possible hip fracture.
Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Car
2024-06-01@2:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a child being hit by a car in the 2500 block of East Main near Noble Avenue. There are no further details
Stratford News: Micalizzi Italian Ice Fire
2024-06-01@2:52am–#Stratford CT–There was a fire overnight at Micalizzi Italian Ice, 3600 Main Street overnight. Firefighters said the fire spread from the front of the store to the roof. There were no reported injuries.
Stratford News: Garage Fire
Report of a garage fire at the 100 block of Spring Street in Stratford. Fire is out at this time and does not seem to have stretched to the connected house.
Bridgeport News: Multiple Crashes
2024-05-31@4:14pm–#Bridgeport CT– Bridgeport ECC received calls of two separate incidents of pedestrians struck At the corner of East Ave/ Barnum Ave, MVA Pedestrian has been struck. No further at this time. 500 Block of State Street MVA/Pedestrian has been struck with injuries. No further at this time.