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The crash took place in Litchfield County around 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23 on Route 8 south of the Exit 38 on-ramp in Watertown.
According to state police, John Wujcik, age 50, of Terryville, was driving a Jeep Wrangler southbound on Route 8 when it veered off the right side of the roadway and crashed into the rock ledge embankment. The Jeep rolled onto its left side before coming to a final rest.
Wujik sustained serious injuries and was treated on scene, then transported to Waterbury Hospital by AMR Ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead, state police said.
The state police C.A.R.S. Unit also responded to the scene to assist.
The accident remains under investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Trooper David Hawley in Litchfield at 860-626-7900.
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