Man Critically Injured After Car Jack Failure In Waterbury: PD

WATERBURY, CT — A 26-year-old city man was critically injured Wednesday night when a car jack failed, causing him to become trapped under a vehicle, according to police.

Sgt. Joseph Morais said police were alerted to a medical emergency at a residence on Richmond Avenue around 6:18 p.m.

Responding officers learned the victim had been working under the vehicle when the car jack supporting it failed, trapping him, Morais said.

The victim was unconscious when officers arrived. Emergency responders administered life-saving treatment and rushed the man to St. Mary’s Hospital’s emergency department, according to Justin Myers, a spokesman for the Waterbury Fire Department. He described the man’s injuries as “life-threatening.”

As of Thursday morning, the victim was still being treated for critical injuries, according to police.

Police said the incident appears to be an accident, with no signs of suspicious activity.