Apparent prank leads to serious injury at Shelton store

SHELTON >> An apparent prank theft turned into a case of serious injury Tuesday when a vehicle exiting the Cumberland Farms at 819 River Road dragged a man on foot and knocked him backwards on his head.

The victim, 36, was an employee of Cumberland Farms. The incident took place about 1:15 a.m.

Lt. Robert Kozlowsky said the initial investigation revealed the victim was approaching the vehicle, a black SUV, to retrieve two stolen David Hasselhoff advertisements. A man from the SUV had cut down the advertisements from a light pole and put the signs in the back of the vehicle. As the SUV sped away, the victim was dragged, spun around and knocked backwards landing on his head.

The vehicle was headed on the River Road towards Stratford.

Kozlowsky said that the victim was taken to Bridgeport Hospital and was said to be in critical condition.

Police are currently reviewing surveillance and speaking with witnesses. They are searching for the black SUV with a white male driver, a white female in the front passenger seat and a white male in the back seat.

Anyone with any information should contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544.