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Police identify elderly Bridgeport woman who died from injuries after being struck by speeding motorcyclist

As the motorcyclist approached the intersection of State Street and Park Avenue, a female pedestrian was crossing State Street.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of State Street and Park Avenue Thursday night.

Officials say a yellow 2005 Suzuki motorcycle was speeding on State Street shortly after 9 p.m.

As the motorcyclist approached the intersection of State Street and Park Avenue, a female pedestrian was crossing State Street.

According to a release, the motorcycle struck the female pedestrian causing her to land in the western most portion of the intersection.

The motorcyclist was ejected before the vehicle continued through the intersection and struck a utility pole.

Police said the pedestrian is an elderly Bridgeport woman. She was transported to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries. She has been identified by police as 78-year-old Patricia A. Stephenson of Bridgeport.

Officials confirmed the motorcyclist is a 34 year old Rhashaun Houser of Bridgeport.

He is being treated for serious injuries at Bridgeport Hospital.

Bridgeport PD continues to investigate the crash. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traffic Division (Officer Cynthia Dolyak) at 203-576-7640.

Editor's Note: The names of the pedestrian who died and the motorcyclist were added to this story Friday, July 10, 2020.

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