Ansonia Police assist MTA with train vs. pedestrian accident

The Ansonia Police Department is assisting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority with a train versus pedestrian accident in the area of Division Street and Pershing Drive. 

There are no road closures at this time, however we request that motorists stay clear of the area. 

All future press releases will be done by the MTA.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police arrest Bridgeport man in pedestrian accident

Arsene Ndabian

ANSONIA - Police Tuesday arrested Arsene Ndabian, 64, of Bridgeport, by warrant for his involvement in the Nov. 4, 2022 motor vehicle accident on Division Street where an 81-year-old pedestrian was struck and seriously injured. 

Police said Ndabian was the driver of the van that struck and dragged the pedestrian. 

He was charged with assault third degree, reckless driving, and unsafe movement. 

Ndabian was released on $2,500 non-surety bond with a court date of Jan. 24 in Derby Superior Court.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

ANSONIA - On Nov. 4, 2022 at about 6:15 p.m. Ansonia Police received multiple calls reporting a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident at Division Street and Rufus Street, then Division Street and Wakelee Avenue. 

The first officers on scene found an elderly pedestrian had been struck by a cargo van at the intersection of Division Street and Rufus Street then dragged several hundred feet onto Seymour Avenue in Derby before the van stopped. 

The van stayed on the scene and the driver cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian, an 81-year-old Ansonia resident, was transported to a local hospital to be treated for several severe injuries and is currently in stable condition. 

The accident is still under investigation.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Derby Police identify suspect, 19, in pedestrian hit and run

*** HIT and RUN UPDATE ***

DERBY - Police have identified a 19 year-old suspect and seized a white Infiniti connected to the pedestrian hit and run on Division Street.

The vehicle has damage consistent with a pedestrian strike and physical evidence located at the scene. Search and arrest warrants are expected.

Unfortunately there is no update on the victim’s condition as he still remains critical.

More information will be provided once formal charges are filed.

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Derby Police ask for public's help in locating vehicle involved in hit and run

*** PUBLIC HELP NEEDED ***

DERBY - At approximately 9:21 p.m. last night (THUR DEC 15) a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Division Street near the railroad crossing, police said in a Facebook post Friday.

The vehicle subsequently evaded the accident. Ambulance transported the victim to the hospital where he remains in critical condition.

The vehicle was likely traveling North on DivisIon Street (coming from Pershing Drive).

If there is anyone with ANY information or who may have been in that area at 9:21 p.m. we ask that you PLEASE call the Derby Police Department at (203) 735-7811.

Calls may remain confidential.

Thank you for your help.

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia pedestrian, 81, severely injured after being dragged by van

ANSONIA -  Ansonia Police received multiple calls at about 6:15 pm. Friday reporting a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident at Division Street and Rufus Street, then Division Street and Wakelee Avenue. 

The first officers on scene found an elderly pedestrian had been struck by a cargo van at the intersection of Division Street and Rufus Street then dragged several hundred feet onto Seymour Avenue in Derby before the van stopped, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release late Friday night. 

The van stayed on the scene and the driver cooperated with the investigation. 

The pedestrian, an 81-year-old Ansonia resident was transported to a local hospital to be treated for several severe injuries and is currently in stable condition. 

The accident is still under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek suspects who fled pedestrian hit-and-run

ANSONIA - An Ansonia patrol officer attempted to stop a silver Audi on North Main Street at Liberty Street at about 1:55 p.m. today, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release.

The Audi fled the scene at a high rate of speed traveling north; the officer attempting the stop did not pursue the car. 

At the intersection of North Main Street and Third Street the Audi, which was now traveling north in the southbound lane, struck a Hyundai attempting to turn left onto Third Street. 

The Audi then travelled onto the sidewalk striking a fire hydrant, a pedestrian, and a tree before coming to a stop at the entrance to the Daily Mart parking lot.

 

The pedestrian suffered injuries to her head, arm, and leg; she was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. 

The driver of the Hyundai and an infant passenger were both transported to a local hospital for evaluation and two other passengers in the Hyundai were treated on the scene.

 

The driver and passenger of the Audi both ran from the car and have not been located. 

The driver of the Audi was a white male wearing dark colored shorts, no shirt, and a baseball hat. The passenger of the Audi was a light-skinned black male wearing black shirt and pants. Both males ran through the parking lot and where last seen running towards Fourth Street. The Audi was not stolen, detectives are in the process of identifying the driver and an arrest is anticipated in this incident.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or information can be left anonymously on Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.