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New Update: ID Released For Victim Of Fiery CT Crash New Update: ID Released For Victim Of Fiery CT Crash
New Update: ID Released For Victim Of Fiery CT Crash This story has been updated. A 42-year-old Fairfield County man has been identified as the victim of a fiery single-vehicle crash. The collision occurred around 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, on Route 8, south of Exit 7. According to Connecticut State Police, Antoni Marcos Rodrigues-Deoliveira, of Bridgeport, was driving southbound in the right lane when his 2014 Ford Econoline van drifted across both travel lanes, entered the grassy median, and struck the concrete bridge abutment for the White Plains Road overpass.  Following the impact, the van became fully engulfed in f…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy CT Crosswalk Woman Struck, Killed In Busy CT Crosswalk
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy CT Crosswalk A woman died after being struck by a car in a busy Fairfield County crosswalk. She was walking in Bridgeport westbound on Washington Avenue around 8 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5, when she was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound on Coleman Street. The woman, identified as 79-year-old Marilyn Jones, was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital, where she died from her injuries, said Capt. Lonnie Blackwell of the Bridgeport Police. The striking vehicle's driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, Blackwell said. Jones was a resident of of Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Department Traffic O…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Update: 5 Sacred Heart University Students Among 6 Critically Injured In Crash Near Campus New Update: 5 Sacred Heart University Students Among 6 Critically Injured In Crash Near Campus
New Update: 5 Sacred Heart University Students Among 6 Critically Injured In Crash Near Campus This story has been updated. Six people, including five Sacred Heart University students, are in critical condition following a two-vehicle head-on crash in Fairfield County. It happened in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart University’s Martire Building. According to Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr., officers responded after receiving numerous 911 calls regarding the crash. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi with one occupant on its roof, Nook said. The Toyota was oper…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Teen Seriously Injured At UConn Dorm After Being Pinned By Vehicle Teen Seriously Injured At UConn Dorm After Being Pinned By Vehicle
Teen Seriously Injured At UConn Dorm After Being Pinned By Vehicle A 16-year-old was seriously injured during an accident outside of a University of Connecticut building while helping a student move in. The incident took place in Tolland County in Storrs around 10 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 on the UConn campus. Emergency personnel were called to the North Residence Halls complex on a report of a person struck by a vehicle, said Stephanie Reitz, a UConn spokesperson. The 16-year-old individual, who is not a UConn student, was seriously injured after being pinned against a building, Reitz said. Reitz said early information from the scene indicates the person wa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Falls 15 Feet From Hot Air Balloon At CT Fairgrounds, Police Say Man Falls 15 Feet From Hot Air Balloon At CT Fairgrounds, Police Say
Man Falls 15 Feet From Hot Air Balloon At CT Fairgrounds, Police Say A 69-year-old Connecticut man who was volunteering at a hot air balloon event fell 10 to 15 feet while hanging on to the outside of the balloon. The incident took place in New Haven County around 9:40 p.m., Sunday, July 23, in Guilford. According to Guilford Police Chief Christopher Massey, officers responded to the Guilford Fairgrounds for a report of a person who had fallen from a hot air balloon. It was later learned that the man who had fallen was a volunteer for The Balloon Glow and Laser Show event. An investigation indicates that the victim was a volunteer who was assisting passeng…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Critical After Falling Off Disabled Scooter In CT Man Critical After Falling Off Disabled Scooter In CT
Man Critical After Falling Off Disabled Scooter In CT A man was seriously injured after falling off a disabled scooter in Fairfield County. The crash took place around 6:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 18 in Easton on Route 58 between Valley Road and Country Club Lane. According to Easton Police Chief Richard Doyle, the man's disabled scooter was being towed by another vehicle when he fell off and was seriously injured. The Fairfield Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team was on the scene and is assisting with the ongoing investigation, Doyle said. The victim was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he remains in critical but st…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Tow Truck Operator Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car On I-291 In Manchester Tow Truck Operator Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car On I-291 In Manchester
Tow Truck Operator Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car On I-291 In Manchester A tow truck operator was hospitalized after he was struck by a car on I-291. The crash happened in the Hartford County town of Manchester at about 9:40 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, Connecticut State Police said.  Police said a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling west in the right lane of three and struck the man, who was standing in the lane. The 54-year-old Manchester man was wearing reflective gear and had emergency lights activated on his tow truck, authorities said. The man reported injuries to his back and was taken to a hospital, police reported. State Police said the driver of th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of CT School Staffer After His Death At Age 28 Support Pours In For Family Of CT School Staffer After His Death At Age 28
Support Pours In For Family Of CT School Staffer After His Death At Age 28 Donations are pouring in to support the family of a late 28-year-old man who worked at multiple schools in Fairfield County. Edwin Ordonez died from injuries sustained in an accident on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to the organizers of a GoFundMe set up for his family. He is survived by his wife, Aracely, and his 4-month-old daughter, Sarah, the organizers said.  According to the GoFundMe, Ordonez worked as the interim director at the Danbury War Memorial, and he also worked for Ridgefield Public Schools at Scotland Elementary School and at Ridgefield High School. As of Sunday, Au…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut Two New York men are facing charges after authorities said they stole more than 1,000 gallons of cooking oil in Connecticut and then led police on a pursuit. The owner of Pizza Palace Restaurant in Middlesex County called police at about 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, to report that he had interrupted the theft of cooking oil at his restaurant, according to the Old Saybrook Police Department. The restaurant is located at 1283 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook. He gave a description of the Home Depot "Rent Me" box truck that had fled the scene, police said.  He also directed polic…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Person Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-84 In Connecticut Person Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-84 In Connecticut
Person Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-84 In Connecticut A pedestrian was hit by a tractor-trailer and seriously injured on I-84 in Fairfield County. Connecticut State Police said the incident took place around 3:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 25 near Exit 11 in Newtown. Responding troopers said the person was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The roadway was closed for several hours, backing up traffic for at least eight miles, before reopening later on Monday morning. The extent of injuries was not immediately provided. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Acrobat Seriously Injured After Falling 25-30 Feet At CT Festival Acrobat Seriously Injured After Falling 25-30 Feet At CT Festival
Acrobat Seriously Injured After Falling 25-30 Feet At CT Festival An acrobat who fell about 30 feet from a performance apparatus at a Fairfield County festival is expected to recover. The incident took place around 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Norwalk Oyster Festival Saturday when one of the performers, Walter Murcia, with the Pirates Of the Colombian Caribbean acrobatic show fell about 25 to 30 feet from an apparatus. According to Norwalk Police Sgt. Sofia Gulino, Murcia sustained serious injuries after hitting the ground.  Norwalk Police Officers began tending to the injured person, The acrobat, from East Bradenton, Florida, was tran…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Critically Injured During Crash With SUV Motorcyclist Critically Injured During Crash With SUV
Motorcyclist Critically Injured During Crash With SUV A motorcyclist was critically injured after being ejected during a crash with an SUV. The crash took place around 7:55 p.m., Monday, July 19, on East Main Street in Stamford. According to police, a 2011 Harley Davidson Road Glide motorcycle was traveling eastbound on East Main Street approaching Houston Terrace, being driven by a 53-year-old male resident of Stamford, according to Stamford PD Sgt. Ryan McAllister. At the same time, a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling westbound on East Main Street approaching Houston Terrace, operated by a 43-year-old male Stamford residen…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Connecticut Inmate Strangled With A COVID-19 Mask Connecticut Inmate Strangled With A COVID-19 Mask
Connecticut Inmate Strangled With A Covid-19 Mask An inmate at the Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center in Connecticut was found strangled with a COVID-19 mask, police said. Daniel Ocasio, of Windsor, died Wednesday, Aug. 12. He was discovered by police sitting on a bunk in his cell with a cloth mask tied around his neck, police said. Ocasio had been in prison since Aug. 5. The facility is in Montville. He was awaiting trial on a charge of third-degree burglary. The medical examiner’s office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death and whether it was a suicide, homicide, or accident.

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by Kristin Palpini