Elderly Pedestrian in Critical Condition Following Bridgeport Accident

WHO:

CT Post - A 71-year-old man is involved in the incident.

WTNH - A 29-year-old man is identified as the driver of the Honda Civic.

WHAT:

WTNH - The 71-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car.

CT Post - The driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with investigators.

WHERE:

WTNH - The incident occurred while the pedestrian was trying to cross Water Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The accident took place on a Friday morning.

HOW:

WTNH - The driver was operating a Honda Civic traveling north on Water Street when the incident occurred.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 21:25 UTC)

A 71-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a Honda Civic while attempting to cross Water Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The 29-year-old driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The accident took place on a Friday morning as the driver was traveling north on Water Street.