WATERBURY, CT — June 30, 2025 – An adult male is fighting for his life this morning after a serious pedestrian crash occurred in the early hours near Jarjura’s Market in Waterbury’s South End.
According to a press release from the Waterbury Police Department, the incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, in the area of 1 Market Square, a short distance from the popular market and near one of the city’s main downtown access points.
Authorities report that the victim, an unidentified adult male, was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the roadway. Emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the scene, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene, and the driver cooperated fully with authorities. No injuries were reported to the driver. Early findings from the ongoing investigation suggest that the pedestrian entered the roadway outside of a designated crosswalk, raising concerns about visibility and pedestrian safety in the area during early morning hours.
The Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) has taken charge of the investigation. Due to the severity of the crash and the need for a thorough scene analysis, authorities have temporarily closed the area surrounding 1 Market Square, including the I-84 East Exit 22 off-ramp (serving Baldwin Street and Downtown Waterbury). Traffic delays are expected, and commuters are being urged to seek alternate routes until further notice.
This incident is yet another reminder of the hazards both pedestrians and drivers face, especially during low-visibility hours. The Waterbury Police Department has not released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin, and no charges have been filed at this time.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit. The department is committed to determining all factors that contributed to the collision, including lighting conditions, vehicle speed, pedestrian visibility, and driver alertness.
As the investigation continues, the Waterbury community is asked to keep the victim and his family in their thoughts during this critical time. Updates will be provided as they become available.
