Middletown, CT (October 14, 2021) – A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Thursday, October 14. According to initial reports, the person was struck by a vehicle in Monmouth County. Authorities said the
Bridgeport, CT (October 11, 2021) – Bridgeport Police Department officers say that a man has died following a Bridgeport auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on Sunday evening, October 10. The man was in critical condition after police said he was hit by
Bridgeport, CT (October 10, 2021) – Bridgeport Police Department officers say that a pedestrian sustained serious injuries following a crash that occurred on Sunday evening, October 10. The person is in critical condition after police said he was hit by a
New Haven, CT (October 8, 2021) – A New Haven man was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a motorcycle on Friday evening, October 8. According to initial reports, police responded to the incident around 9:00 p.m. They
Each year, an estimated 4,000 pedestrians in Connecticut and throughout the country die after being struck by motor vehicles. In some cases, these accidents are caused by electric or hybrid vehicles that are harder for pedestrians to detect because they
Compared to other New England states, Connecticut has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities according to the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center. Accidents in New Haven accounted for five of the 14 pedestrian deaths that occurred statewide during the first two months
A pedestrian is killed in a motor vehicle accident every 90 minutes in Connecticut and around the country according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a distracted, impaired or reckless driver is often responsible. Pedestrians
People often forget that the phrase “motor vehicle accidents” could also include collisions involving bicycles or pedestrians. Whether crossing the street, jogging alongside it or walking through a parking structure, pedestrians can suffer devastating injuries in even a low-speed collision.
Drivers and pedestrians may go about their business without any problems for years and years. However, accidents happen, and pedestrians and vehicles may collide on a Connecticut street. A pedestrian’s injuries could be severe and costly, leading to a lawsuit.
