Ansonia, CT (February 10, 2025) – A man suffered injuries in a pedestrian crash in Ansonia on Friday night, February 7. According to reports from police, the collision occurred when a 20-year-old Stratford man was standing outside of his vehicle in the left lane of Route 8. A vehicle traveling in the left lane of the highway reportedly struck the man before hitting his vehicle.
The victim was taken to Griffin Hospital and later transported to Yale New Haven Hospital to receive treatment for life-threatening injuries. His name has not been reported at this time. A 20-year-old passenger inside the man’s vehicle was taken to Bridgeport Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Police in Ansonia continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the wreck.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims.
Connecticut Auto Accidents
Auto collisions happen constantly in Connecticut and across the US. yearly, over 6 million car crashes are reported across the nation. Approximately 3 million individuals are hurt in these wrecks per year while around 40,000 end up losing their lives due to the extent of their injuries. Unfortunately, most of these accidents are caused by negligent driving. Drivers who operate their vehicles while intoxicatied, distracted, fatigued or while traveling at unsafe speeds risk the lives of everyone on the road.
In the last ten years, negligent driving has become the main reason Americans ages 15-20 end up with severe or even fatal injuries. Information provied by the NHTSA shows that over 93% of reported traffic collisions in the US are caused by negligence. Daily, over 17,000 American car crashes happen that injure around 7,500 people and take the lives of approximately 100 individuals. When we consider that the majority of these wrecks are caused by negligence, we get a glimpse of the severity of this problem.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a traffic accident, you should be able to determine how the accident occurred. If you believe it may have been caused by driver negligence, our trained lawyer at Kanca Law Firm can help you file a compensation claim. You may be eligible to be compensated for medical bills, lost wages, vehicle repairs, and even intangible damages like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and more.
Call our skilled and seasoned car accident attorney in Ansonia at the Kanca Law Firm at 203-806-7003 to learn about how we can help you and your family members through this difficult time. We do not charge fees upfront and only require payment if you get compensation for your injuries and losses. We will do everything we can to get you the financial compensation and justice you deserve.
