Police: Man in grave condition after being hit by car

<p>A pedestrian is in grave condition after being hit by a car Friday morning in Bridgeport, according to police.</p>

News 12 Staff

Oct 12, 2018, 6:40 PM

Updated 2,034 days ago

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A pedestrian is in grave condition after being hit by a car Friday morning in Bridgeport, according to police.
Authorities say Anthony Johnson was struck near East Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
The vehicle carried Johnson for a short distance before he dropped to the pavement, police say.
The driver stopped, called 911 and is cooperating with the investigation.


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