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1 Killed, Another Hospitalized In Fiery Easton Crash 1 Killed, Another Hospitalized In Fiery Easton Crash
1 Killed, Another Hospitalized In Fiery Easton Crash Police are investigating a fatal crash on a Connecticut roadway overnight, It happened around 7:40 p.m. in Fairfield County on Route 58 in Easton. Easton PD Chief Richard Doyle says the department received several 911 calls reporting a serious two-car crash on the roadway south of Center Road. Upon arrival the police officers found one vehicle on fire and the other with serious damage. The Easton Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.  One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has ot yet been released. Easton EMS responded and tr…
2 Found Dead Inside Car In Easton 2 Found Dead Inside Car In Easton
2 Found Dead Inside Car In Easton Two people were found dead inside a vehicle in a pond in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story - New Update: IDs Released For Man, Woman Found Dead In Easton The incident occurred in Easton around 6:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, near Route 59 and Church Road. Easton Police Chief Richard Doyle said officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a vehicle in a pond. When officers and the Easton Fire Department arrived on the scene they found two people dead inside. The Fairfield Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team was notified and responded to conduct th…
Fairfield County Man Rescued After Crashing Pick Up Truck In Pond Fairfield County Man Rescued After Crashing Pick Up Truck In Pond
Fairfield County Man Rescued After Crashing Pick Up Truck In Pond First responders rescued a Fairfield County driver after his pickup truck was found partially submerged in a pond following a crash with another vehicle. The incident took place at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25 in Easton. Officers responded to Banks Road for a report of a vehicle crash, according to Chief of Easton Police Richard Doyle. Upon the officers' arrival, they found a partially submerged truck in a pond, about 30 feet from shore with the driver still inside, Doyle said. Officers deployed a water rescue bag and began to pull the driver to shore. Responding Easton firefighters arriv…
Police Officer Rescues Man, Dog From Ice-Covered Pond In Easton Police Officer Rescues Man, Dog From Ice-Covered Pond In Easton
Police Officer Rescues Man, Dog From Ice-Covered Pond In Easton A police officer is being called a hero for rescuing a man and his dog who had fallen through the ice at an area pond. The life-saving effort in Fairfield County took place on Friday, Dec. 18 in Easton,, during the evening, when officer Anthony Telesco was flagged down by a man who told him his dog had fallen through the ice of Keller’s Pond, near the Helen Keller Middle School, authorities said. Telesco, 32, immediately called for the Easton Fire Department to perform an ice rescue.  Prior to the fire department arriving on the scene, the man climbed onto the ice and attempted to r…
ID Released For Ex-Stamford Police Officer Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash ID Released For Ex-Stamford Police Officer Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash
ID Released For Ex-Stamford Police Officer Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash A former police officer has been identified as the man killed in a three-vehicle crash in Fairfield County that left two others seriously injured. The crash happened in Easton at approximately  5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, on Route 59 between Maple and Judd roads. Two of the vehicles were traveling south and one was traveling north, said Easton Police Chief Richard Doyle. The first Easton officer to arrive on the scene found a male passenger in a 2014 Jeep Patriot who was unresponsive and a citizen administering CPR, Doyle said. The Patriot was traveling northbound when it crosse…
One Dead, Two Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash One Dead, Two Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash
One Dead, Two Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash A three-vehicle crash in Fairfield County has left a man dead and two others seriously injured. The crash took place around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, on Route 59 between Maple and Judd roads in Easton. Two of the vehicles were traveling south and one was traveling north, said Easton Police Chief Richard Doyle. The first Easton officer to arrive on the scene found a male passenger who was unresponsive and a citizen administering CPR, Doyle said. The officer and arriving Easton EMS and Easton Fire Department units took over lifesaving efforts. The individual was transported to Saint…
ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border A man killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend has been identified. Andy Rivera, 36, of Redding, was killed around 5:33 p.m., Sunday,  July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw. Also, in his vehicle at the time of the accident were two female family members age 62 and 6 years old.  The second vehicle involved in the accident was driven by a 50-year-old female who had her daughter and another female in her vehicle, both 17 years old. They are international visitors who …
One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border A man was killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend. The crash took place around 5:33 p.m., Sunday,  July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw.  When officers arrived on the scene they found multiple injured victims in both vehicles, he said. Members of the Easton Fire Department deployed their hydraulic extrication tools in an effort to assist in getting the occupants out of the vehicles for necessary medical assistance. Multiple EMS units assisted on scene due to the amount of inju…
Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House
Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House EASTON, Conn. — An Easton homeowner and an Easton police officer were taken to the hospital after a fire in the basement heavily damaged a local house, according to The Hour. The fire was reported just after 7:30 p.m. Friday at 25 Deerfield Drive, The Hour said. The temperature at the time was in the single digits, with strong winds on a frigid night.  The homeowner appeared to be suffering from smoke inhalation, Easton Fire Chief Steve Waugh told The Hour. The officer was taken to the hospital as a precaution after searching for additional occupants, The Hour said. It took about two hours …