Norwalk Police need your help! Please read their message below about a bicycle hit and run that took place at the intersection of Connecticut Ave and Taylor Ave.
On June 11, 2021, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a juvenile was riding a bicycle on Taylor Avenue, and was struck by a motorist that fled the scene. At about 10:40 p.m., Officer Bryce responded to Norwalk Hospital to gather information about the hit and run incident, which happened at the intersection of Connecticut Ave and Taylor Avenue.
The victim was riding a bicycle, traveling north on Taylor Ave and proceeded through a green traffic light. A vehicle traveling in the opposite direction made a left turn onto Connecticut Ave, striking the victim on the bicycle. The victim rolled onto the hood of the vehicle then fell to the ground, as the bicycle was run over by the vehicle and got stuck underneath. The vehicle then reversed, dislodging the bicycle, and left the scene, heading east on Connecticut Ave.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Norwalk Police Department as asking for your help in identifying the operator, who is described as a black male in his 60's, with a gray beard, wearing a black hat. The man was driving a Toyota Rav 4 with orange plates, possibly a New York registration, with front end damage and a right broken headlight.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to reach out directly to Officer Bryce via email at abryce@norwalkct.org. You can also contact us in one of the three ways listed below:
Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NORWALKPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)
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