43-Year-Old Man Critically Injured In Hit-Run Bridgeport Crash

Police are asking the public for help in finding the driver responsible for slamming into a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene in Bridgeport.

A man was seriously injured during a hit-and-run accident.
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Kathy Reakes

11/26/2018 1:02 p.m.

The incident took place around 5:49 p.m. Friday on Washington Avenue, just west of the intersection with James Street, said Av Harris, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police.

During the incident, a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver in a black four-door vehicle while crossing Washington Avenue, Harris said.

The pedestrian, identified as Raymond F. Benson, 43, was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he’s listed in serious but stable condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Gabe Meszaros at 203-576-7640.

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