Police: Person of interest identified in deadly Bridgeport hit-and-run
A 911 caller told police a man had been struck by a car Tuesday on East Main and Pulaski streets around 10:44 a.m.
News 12 Staff
•
Jan 18, 2023, 11:01 AM
•
Updated 464 days ago
Share:
More Stories
2:28
Doctors are seeing an increase in pickleball-related injuries. Here how to avoid them
5m ago0:30
Authorities: Brush fire breaks out in Manville
49m ago0:21
2.9 magnitude earthquake rattles New Jersey; USGS says aftershocks could last weeks or months
58m ago0:28
Linden police warn of scam callers impersonating law enforcement
3h ago0:53
Breezy conditions, chilly temperatures and clouds in New Jersey
5h ago0:16
Police: Suspects wanted for 2 pizzeria burglaries in Toms River
6h ago2:28
Doctors are seeing an increase in pickleball-related injuries. Here how to avoid them
5m ago0:30
Authorities: Brush fire breaks out in Manville
49m ago0:21
2.9 magnitude earthquake rattles New Jersey; USGS says aftershocks could last weeks or months
58m ago0:28
Linden police warn of scam callers impersonating law enforcement
3h ago0:53
Breezy conditions, chilly temperatures and clouds in New Jersey
5h ago0:16
Police: Suspects wanted for 2 pizzeria burglaries in Toms River
6h agoPolice have identified a person of interest in a deadly Bridgeport hit-and-run.
A 911 caller told police a man had been struck by a car Tuesday on East Main and Pulaski streets around 10:44 a.m.
Witnesses told police a green-colored Toyota Camry struck the pedestrian and that he was left bleeding in the roadway as the vehicle drove off.
Upon arrival, officers observed the pedestrian lying in the roadway unresponsive. He was later identified as 52-year-old Rafael Davila, from Bridgeport. Police say he was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, but later died.
The dark green-colored Toyota Camry, bearing Connecticut classic registration 00SHRD was located and towed to the Bridgeport Police Department’s Traffic Division.
Police say they interviewed a person of interest and continue to investigate.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer E. Quiles, at 475-422-6141, or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
