pedestrian safety

Norwalk Man Arrested After Hit-and-Run Incident

Motor Vehicle Evading Accident Arrest On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Patrol officers responded to the area of Cross Street and Wilton Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident involving two juvenile pedestrians. According to the initial report, a black Mini Cooper struck two juveniles who were crossing the street and then fled the scene. Both juveniles were transported to Norwalk Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Responding officers interviewed witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage from the surrounding area. The vehicle was located a short time later, and the operator, identified as Joseph Campbell, subsequently turned himself in to police. Arrested: Joseph Campbell, 68, of Norwalk, CT. Charges: Evading Responsibility with serious physical injury, Evading Responsibility with physical injury, Failure to obey traffic…

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FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs PEDESTRIAN COLLISION/EVADING

On July 21, 2025, at approximately 3:19 AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call from a citizen. The citizen reported finding an unresponsive female lying on the ground at the intersection of Noble Avenue and Berkshire Avenue. Emergency Medical Response Units were dispatched to the location. American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine 10, and Bridgeport Police Officers arrived on scene, located the unresponsive female, and rendered medical aide. She was then transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Police Officers on scene observed large amounts of debris near Noble Avenue and Putnam Street that appeared to be caused by a motor vehicle collision. The Bridgeport Crash Reconstruction Team was requested and responded to the location. A preliminary investigation was completed, and…

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