Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
UPDATED: 4:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit at Park Avenue and Vine Street. A white Accura fled the scene. Police are asking the EMTs to "step it up". UPDATE from Police Spokesman: A 22-year-old man was in critical condition after a hit-and- run accident early this morning.The crash was reported at about 4:39 a.m. at the intersection of Park Avenue and Vine Street.The victim, a pedestrian, suffered what were described as potentially life-threatening injuries.The department's serious accident investigation team responded.Investigators learned that the victim was crossing the street when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. Based on witness accounts, the vehicle accelerated through the intersection as the traffic signal changed and struck the victim. The driver applied the brakes after the impact.…
