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The crash took place in Fairfield County around 6:30 a.m., Sunday, June 7, at the intersection of Boston Avenue and North Summerfield Avenue in Bridgeport, said Sgt. Gabe Meszaros.
According to Meszaros, Alex Rivera, of Milford, was driving a 2007 Honda Civic eastbound on Boston Avenue when he swerved for an unknown reason into the westbound lane, said Meszaros.
As Rivera swerved into oncoming traffic a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Leonardo Jimenez, 34, of Stratford, was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue approaching North Summerfield. Jimenez attempted to swerve to the left but was unable to avoid collision with Rivera's vehicle, police said.
The Bridgeport Fire Department, AMR, and the Bridgeport Police Crash Investigation Unit responded to the scene.
Rivera was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries and listed in critical condition.
Jimenez was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with minor non-life-threatening injuries and was released following treatment.
Bridgeport Police Traffic Division Officer Cynthia Dolyak is leading the investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Bridgeport police Traffic Division at 203-576-7640.
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