Pedestrian Injured in New Haven Accident
A 67-year-old woman was critically injured on Orange Street between Court and Elm streets on Monday evening.
Andrew FinkelsteinA 67-year-old woman was critically injured in a pedestrian crash on Orange Street in New Haven on November 2, according to New Haven police.
What Happened on Orange Street Monday
The woman was hit by a car at about 5 p.m. on Orange Street's 200 block, which lies between Court and Elm streets. An ambulance took the woman to Yale New Haven Hospital, where a police spokesperson said she was in critical condition. A lawyer who works in a nearby office called 9-1-1 and said bystanders had already begun chest compressions on the woman by the time the lawyer got downstairs. The driver, a young man, stayed at the scene.
What Police Are Reviewing After the Crash
A police sergeant said at the scene that officers still need to review video of the incident to determine exactly what happened. Police blocked off the block in front of the Hall of Records and redirected traffic. No charges have been announced, and the woman's name has not been released.
It is common for police to hold off on naming the people involved in a crash until relatives have been notified. Names may be released a day or two later, or sometimes not at all.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Connecticut usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your belongings. A damaged bike, phone, or clothes can be part of what insurance pays for.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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