Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Bridgeport News: Double Fatal Crash Christmas Eve

The families of both victims have been located and notified.   The driver has been identified as Will Alexander-Armijo, 24, of Bridgeport.  The passenger has been identified as Ismael Hernandez, 26, of Bridgeport. Friday, 12/24 at 9:51pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Multiple witnesses told me that the car involved in the crash was allegedly traveling at a very high rate of speed towards the dead end portion of Laurel Avenue. Here is the press release from Bridgeport Fire Department: Single vehicle accident with fire. The vehicle, a Nissan Pathfinder, struck a concrete barrier at the dead end section of Laurel Ave, off of Capitol Ave and was quickly engulfed in fire. There were two occupants in the vehicle. A bystander removed the driver…

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Bridgeport News: Double Fatal Crash

9:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- UNCONFIRMED REPORT of a double fatal crash in front of 1610 Laurel Avenue. Witnesses told me the Nissan SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed towards the dead end of the street when it struck a stone wall.  I have mixed reports on where the bodies were located in this fiery crash but sources tell me this is a double fatality.  There has been no confirmation at this time.  The accident investigation team is on scene and a press release is expected after the preliminary examination.

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