Bridgeport, CT – A devastating hit-and-run crash claimed the life of 81-year-old Angela Pagan on Sunday night, July 13, 2025. At approximately 9:30 PM, Bridgeport Police and emergency medical crews responded to a flurry of 911 calls reporting a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maplewood Avenue.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found Ms. Pagan critically injured. Emergency responders administered aid on-site before quickly transporting her to St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries later that evening.
According to a preliminary investigation conducted by the Bridgeport Police Department’s Serious Crash Investigation Team, the vehicle involved in the collision was traveling north on Park Avenue when it struck Ms. Pagan. The driver failed to stop and fled the scene, leaving behind shattered glass, chaos, and a community in shock.
Angela Pagan was a long-time resident of Bridgeport—a mother, grandmother, neighbor, and friend. Loved ones describe her as a gentle, vibrant woman with a heart full of kindness and a deep love for her family. In her 81 years, Angela had become a familiar face in her neighborhood, often seen taking peaceful walks, greeting passersby with a warm smile, and checking in on neighbors.
Her tragic and senseless death has left her family heartbroken and the community demanding answers.
“This is a nightmare we can’t wake up from,” said one family member. “Angela was full of life, even at 81. She didn’t deserve this. Whoever did this needs to come forward.”
The incident has sparked fresh concerns over pedestrian safety and speeding in the area, particularly along Park Avenue—a busy corridor where residents say dangerous driving is a frequent occurrence. Community members are calling for increased enforcement and traffic-calming measures in hopes of preventing another tragedy like this one.
As the investigation unfolds, Bridgeport Police are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect vehicle to come forward. Officer E. Quiles is leading the investigation and can be reached directly at 203-576-7640
This heartbreaking event serves as a painful reminder of how fragile life can be and how critical it is for drivers to act responsibly behind the wheel. The Bridgeport Police Department remains committed to identifying and apprehending the person responsible for this hit-and-run and bringing justice to Angela Pagan’s family.
As candles flicker and flowers accumulate at the intersection where Angela took her final steps, the community gathers in both mourning and unity—remembering a woman who touched many lives, and vowing to keep her memory alive by seeking truth and accountability.
Angela Pagan, your life mattered. May you rest in peace.
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