Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport
Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport One person was killed and another is in critical condition following a fire at a Fairfield County apartment. The fire took place in Bridgeport around 4:20 a.m., Friday, July 14 in the 400 block of Success Ave., Building 43. When Bridgeport firefighters arrived on the scene they found heavy smoke and fire on the first and second floors of the apartment, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport. The building was evacuated due to heavy smoke conditions.  Two residents of the apartment were transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where one died, and the second is l…
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Bridgeport Crash, Multiple Injuries Reported Wrong-Way Driver Causes Bridgeport Crash, Multiple Injuries Reported
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Bridgeport Crash, Multiple Injuries Reported Multiple people were injured when a driver drove in the wrong direction on Route 8 in Fairfield County causing a five-vehicle pileup.  The crash took place in Bridgeport just north of Exit 3 around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 9 on Route 8, according to the Connecticut State Police. State Police said four vehicles were traveling on Route 8 South, north of Exit 3 when a 2004 Nissan Murano SL/SE, traveling in the wrong direction, sideswiped a 2006 Volkswagen, which then caused the Nissan to lose control and sideswipe a 2017 Nissan Altima. The Nissan Murano then spun out and struck …
Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman
Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman Police have arrested a man for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old Fairfield County woman. Troy Watley, age 28, of Stratford, was arrested on Saturday, July 1, after he allegedly hit and killed the 19-year-old shortly after 12 a.m., near St, Michael’s Cemetery on Stratford Avenue and then fled from the scene, said Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police. When Stratford police arrived on the scene they found Michelle Rodriguez, of Stratford, lying in the roadway, Eannotti said. She was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where she died from her injuries. Evidence at the scene led…
CT Man Charged With DUI After Serious Crash With Injuries CT Man Charged With DUI After Serious Crash With Injuries
CT Man Charged With DUI After Serious Crash With Injuries A Connecticut man who was allegedly drunk or high on drugs was arrested after allegedly hitting a motorcycle, seriously injuring the driver. The crash took place in New Haven County around 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 in Milford near Bridgeport Avenue and Meadows End Road.  According to Milford Police, an initial investigation revealed that a 2020 Nissan Sentra was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue when the driver made a left turn onto Meadows End Road and struck a motorcycle that was traveling east on Bridgeport Avenue. The driver of the motorcycle, who was not identifi…
Serious Crash: Person Struck By Vehicle In Milford Serious Crash: Person Struck By Vehicle In Milford
Serious Crash: Person Struck By Vehicle In Milford A person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in New Haven County, officials say.  The vehicle struck a pedestrian near 142 Welchs Point Road while traveling west, according to the Milford Police Department.  The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for evaluation after suffering serious injuries in the crash. This incident is still under investigation.  Police have not released the identity or gender of the person struck. Police ask that anyone with additional information call the Milford Police Department at -203-878-47…
Teen Seriously Injured Doing 'Wheelie' On Dirt Bike On CT Roadway Teen Seriously Injured Doing 'Wheelie' On Dirt Bike On CT Roadway
Teen Seriously Injured Doing 'Wheelie' On Dirt Bike On CT Roadway A 17-year-old Connecticut teen was seriously injured while allegedly doing a "wheelie" on a dirt bike. The incident took place in New Haven County around 4:45 p.m., Monday, May 22, near East Broadway and Shea Avenue in Milford. An initial investigation revealed that a green Kawasaki dirt bike was traveling west on East Broadway near Shea Avenue when the operator lost control and fell from the dirt bike while he was doing a "wheelie," police said. The teen was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with inf…
1 Man Seriously Injured In Rear-End Crash In CT 1 Man Seriously Injured In Rear-End Crash In CT
1 Man Seriously Injured In Rear-End Crash In CT One man was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was driving allegedly slammed into the back of a 2009 Honda Civic at a red light. The crash took place in New Haven County on Friday, April 28 in Milford near Bridgeport Avenue and Lansdale Avenue.  An initial investigation revealed that a 2009 Honda Civic was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue when the driver stopped for a red traffic signal at the intersection with Lansdale Avenue, said the Milford Police. The rear of their vehicle was then struck by a motorcycle which was also traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue, polic…
Fatal Crash: Man Hit, Killed Running Across Busy CT Roadway Fatal Crash: Man Hit, Killed Running Across Busy CT Roadway
Fatal Crash: Man Hit, Killed Running Across Busy CT Roadway A Connecticut man was hit and killed by a car as he ran across a busy roadway.  The crash took place in New Haven County around 4 p.m., Friday, April 7 in Milford in the area of Boston Post Road and Meadow Street.  A preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian, identified as Edward Patrick Austin, age 49, was running north across Boston Post Road when he was struck by a 2015 Kia, which was traveling west on the Boston Post Road, police said. Austin, whose address was not provided, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with life-threatening injuries…
Fairfield County Resident Dies Days After 3-Vehicle Crash Fairfield County Resident Dies Days After 3-Vehicle Crash
Fairfield County Resident Dies Days After 3-Vehicle Crash A Connecticut man died days after a three-vehicle crash left him with life-threatening injuries. The crash took place in New Haven County around 1 p.m., Saturday, March 25 near Bridgeport Avenue in Milford. According to the Milford Police, the collision involved a 2017 Ram 1500 and a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. An initial investigation revealed that the Ram 1500 was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue and crashed into the Hyundai Elantra when it attempted to turn left onto Cleveland Avenue.  The collision caused the Ram to strike a third vehicle, a Hyundai Sonata, which was s…
Man Arrested After Pouring Gas On Woman, Lighting Trailer On Fire In Middletown: Police Man Arrested After Pouring Gas On Woman, Lighting Trailer On Fire In Middletown: Police
Man Arrested After Pouring Gas On Woman, Lighting Trailer On Fire In Middletown: Police A man has officially been charged after allegedly pouring gasoline on a woman during a domestic incident in Middletown and then lighting his trailer on fire following a police standoff.  Earlier Report - Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say Eugene Boudreau Jr., age 55, was arrested on Monday, March 6 for his role in the domestic incident and following fire, which happened on Saturday, Feb. 18, according to Middletown Police.  On the day of the incident, which happened around 10:30 p.m. in Middletown at a trailer at 500 Washington St., police were ca…
Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say
Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say An investigation continues after a Connecticut man allegedly poured gas on a woman and a trailer and threatened to set them on fire before holding police at bay for more than an hour. The incident took place in Middlesex County around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 at 500 Washington St., in Middletown. When police arrived, a woman came out of the trailer and told officers that 55-year-old Eugene Boudreau, poured gasoline on her and inside the trailer in an effort to light them on fire, said the Middletown Police. The woman was safely removed from the area and evaluated by ambulance personne…
Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport
Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport A 26-year-old was found shot and killed in a vehicle in a Fairfield County parking lot. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2:20 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6 in the 900 block of William Street. Bridgeport Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter notification of shots fired, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. As officers were responding, dispatchers received several calls reporting shots fired in the same area and a report of a person shot inside a vehicle, Appleby said. The victim, who has been identified as New Haven County resident Ty…