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: Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck

2021-04-04@2:13am--- The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received the report of a Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian / evading crash in front of 520 Boston Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. A dark colored Jeep Wrangler was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue, after passing Huntington Rd the operator struck a pedestrian who was walking in the roadway. The operator of the Jeep Wrangler was traveling at a high rate of speed and after striking the pedestrian continued eastbound on Boston Avenue without stopping. The pedestrian was identified as a Alvin Nieves. Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. Mr. Nieves sustained severe injuries to both legs and was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital. Mr. Nieves is listed in stable but critical condition…

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Bridgeport News: Firefighters Battle 2 Alarm Fire

UPDATE: The fire was thought to have started on the second floor as an electrical fire. There is NO building, renters or business insurance. 2021-04-03@12:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters battle a 2 alarm fire in the 1100 block of Madison Avenue. A business and apartments were damage by fire and water. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called in to determine the cause of the fire.

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Rollover On The Merritt

UPDATE: The highway is shutdown in both directions. Two children are also injured in the crash. 2021-04-02@8:35pm--#Trumbull CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 47. A second ambulance has been requested to the scene. Photo sent in from viewer Jack:

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