Teen Struck By Vehicle, Seriously Injured During Street Takeover In Shelton: Reports

SHELTON, CT — A teenager was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle during a street takeover reported over the weekend in Shelton, according to media reports.

The Shelton Herald reports officers were called to a Bridgeport Avenue parking lot Sunday around 1:30 a.m. after a person was struck by a vehicle in a street takeover.

Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent confirmed Monday in an email to Patch the person struck was a 17 year-old juvenile.

NBC Connecticut reports the teen was struck by a vehicle driving recklessly in the parking lot and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport for treatment of serious injuries.

WTNH News 8 reports multiple vehicles fled from the area when officers arrived.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Shelton Police Department.

Patch has reached out to the Shelton Police Department for further information.