BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A 71-year-old man has died after a car collided with a post on Saturday in Bridgeport.

The man was identified as Robert Knuckles from Bridgeport.

Police said the crash happened around 12:44 p.m. near the intersection of Broad Street and Elm Street.

According to police, Knuckles’ car had collided with a concrete post on the sidewalk.

Authorities said he was found unresponsive inside the car.

Knuckles was hospitalized where he was pronounced dead less than an hour later.

The Bridgeport Police Department extended its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Knuckles.

No further information was released.

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