Bridgeport, CT (March 11, 2024) – A fatal two-car crash took the life of one 23-year-old female driver in Bridgeport and injured several others.
The accident happened on Sunday, March 10, at the intersection of Seaview and Connecticut Avenue. Two women and a girl also suffered injuries in the collision. They were passengers in the female driver’s vehicle at the time of the crash. The driver of the other vehicle, identified as a 33-year-old woman, was also injured. According to reports from authorities, the accident took place just before 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. Bridgeport police say the 23-year-old woman’s vehicle, a black Ford Focus, was headed south on Seaview when it attempted to go through the intersection. As it was doing so, it was struck by a blue 2008 Audi A4 operated by the 33-year-old woman. She was headed west on Seaview at the time. Both drivers had to be extricated from their vehicles at the scene and were unresponsive when help arrived. The three injured passengers were also pulled from the vehicle by first responders. They were identified as a 13-year-old girl, an 18-year-old woman, and a 39-year-old woman. All victims were transported by ambulance to Bridgeport Medical Center, where the 23-year-old driver was later pronounced deceased.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims. Police continue to investigate.
Car Accidents in Connecticut
In the state of Connecticut, there are tens of thousands of car accidents reported each year. These accidents cause injuries to tens of thousands of people and take the lives of thousands more annually. Sadly, most of these wrecks are preventable and caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
Negligent driving has become a problematic issue in the United States, especially in the past ten years. Many different forms of driver negligence exist, however, the following are the most commonly seen among American drivers:
- Intoxication
- Speeding
- Distraction
- Fatigue
For example, each year, over 100,000 traffic accidents happen throughout the nation due to the actions of drivers who are operating their vehicles while fatigued. Approximately 1,550 people lose their lives annually due to these types of accidents. Additionally, over 30% of the National accident fatality rate is caused by intoxicated driving.
If you or a loved one have recently been hurt in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may greatly benefit from working with a personal injury attorney. A lawyer can help you file a claim for financial compensation that can assist you in paying for the damages that resulted from your accident.
The only thing worse than being hurt in a crash is losing a loved one under the same circumstances. A wrongful death lawyer in Bridgeport can help you file a wrongful death claim so you can collect compensation for funeral costs, burial expenses, and more. Call a wrongful death lawyer in Bridgeport at the Kanca Law Firm, LLC at 203-806-7003 to talk to an attorney about how we can help you through this difficult time in your life. We do not charge up front fees and only get paid if you do, so you have nothing to lose when you work with us.
