Bridgeport Pedestrian Injured in State Street Hit-and-Run

Police say the driver fled after the late-night crash.

Last updated September 21, 2026
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Bridgeport Pedestrian Struck on State Street

A pedestrian was injured in a Bridgeport hit-and-run late Thursday night, Sept. 17, after a vehicle struck the person in the 700 block of State Street, police said. The driver fled after the crash.

Bridgeport police responded shortly after 11:30 p.m. to reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The injured person was conscious and taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of unknown injuries.

Police Say Driver Fled After Late-Night Crash

Police said the vehicle left the area before officers arrived. The incident remains under investigation.

The available reports did not identify the pedestrian or provide a description of the vehicle. They also did not include a public update on the driver’s whereabouts.

The crash occurred in the 700 block of State Street, the location cited in police information about the incident. The available report did not mention a road closure or traffic restriction.

Investigation Remains Open in Bridgeport

Bridgeport police are continuing to investigate the collision and the driver’s departure from the scene. The victim’s current condition was not provided in the reports reviewed.

The available report did not mention charges. Additional details, including the vehicle’s description and any request for public assistance, were not included in the police information reported Friday.


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