Update: One pedestrian killed and a second injured Monday morning car accident

Two pedestrians struck on Pine Street early Monday morning have died from injuries. | Laura Bailey

Posted By: David Fortier June 25, 2024

One pedestrian was killed and a second injured in a car accident near the intersection of Pine and Emmett streets early Monday morning, according to a release from Bristol Police.

TBE reported mid-morning on Monday that there had been an accident where a witness said one person had been struck. At the time, police were on the scene and the street was closed.

Both pedestrians were transported to area hospitals where one pedestrian succumbed to their injuries. The pedestrians are not being identified at this time, pending next of kin notifications, the report states.

At around 4:30 a.m., police officers were dispatched to a serious crash in the area of Pine Street (Route 72) and Emmett Street involving a vehicle versus two pedestrians, the report states. Upon arrival, officers from the patrol division administered life saving measures until EMS arrived on scene to take over care.

The Bristol Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to further investigate this crash. During this investigation, Route 72 and Emmett Street remained closed. The roadways were reopened around noon.

The initial investigation showed that an eastbound vehicle was traveling on Pine Street and struck the two pedestrians, who appear to have been within the crosswalk area.

The driver was able to stop their vehicle and remained on scene, cooperating with responding police. The driver was not injured.

Any witnesses of this crash is encouraged to contact Officer K. Verillo, 860 584-3031 or KatherineVerillo@BristolCT.gov.

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