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Woman Struck, Killed While Attempting To Repair Tire On CT Roadway Woman Struck, Killed While Attempting To Repair Tire On CT Roadway
Woman Struck, Killed While Attempting To Repair Tire On CT Roadway A woman was killed while attempting to repair a flat tire on a busy Connecticut roadway. The incident happened Wednesday, Oct. 19 at around 3:35 p.m. in Litchfield County on Route 8 in Thomaston. State Police troopers were dispatched to the area of Route 8 northbound between the Exit 39 on and off ramps for a report of a car vs pedestrian collision.  A preliminary investigation revealed that Karina Marie Lopez, age 26, of Torrington,  was operating her vehicle when it became disabled in the left lane due to a flat tire, state police said. Lopez attempted…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Subaru Recalling 200,000 Vehicles Due To Faulty Transmission Chain Subaru Recalling 200,000 Vehicles Due To Faulty Transmission Chain
Subaru Recalling 200,000 Vehicles Due To Faulty Transmission Chain Subaru announced a recall of nearly 200,000 vehicles that have had faulty transmissions that could increase the risk of a crash, the company announced. The automaker is recalling 198,255 Ascent, Outback, and Legacy models due to drive chains that may fracture, causing a loss of power in those vehicles, and creating a potential hazard for motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a programming error in a transmission control unit (TCU) can trigger premature clutch engagement before the drive chain is secured. This can lead to dr…

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by Zak Failla
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Alleged Fairfield County Car Thief Apprehended On 18th Birthday Alleged Fairfield County Car Thief Apprehended On 18th Birthday
Alleged Fairfield County Car Thief Apprehended On 18th Birthday A Fairfield County teen spent his 18th birthday with police in Westchester County, but it wasn't exactly a celebration. The individual, whose identity was not released, was arrested after Harrison Police received a call around 3:37 a.m., Monday, March 1, from a resident reporting that three men were trying to open the doors of several vehicles on Pearl Street. When an officer responded he spotted a Subaru Outback driving away, said Harrison Police Chief John T. Vasta.  The vehicle turned down Edward Street to elude the officer and crashed into a fence.  The occupant of…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Norwalk Man Found Safe Missing Norwalk Man Found Safe
Missing Norwalk Man Found Safe Update: The 75-year-old Norwalk man who went missing has been found, Norwalk Police announced Friday afternoon. Alan Sonnichsen is safe, police said. Original story: A Silver Alert has been issued for a 75-year-old man who was reported missing in Fairfield County. The Norwalk Police Department issued the alert on Friday morning for Alan Sonnichsen, who was last seen wearing a black pea coat, blue jeans and a light cap in the area. Police said he was operating a gray Subaru Outback with a license plate of AL35729. Anyone who may have seen Sonnichsen has been asked to call police at 9-1-1…

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by Zak Failla