One Dead, One Severely Injured In Two-Vehicle CT Crash One Dead, One Severely Injured In Two-Vehicle CT Crash
One Dead, One Severely Injured In Two-Vehicle CT Crash One person was killed and another seriously injured during an early morning two-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 6:27 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Wolcott. Officers responded to the area of 250 County Road for a two-vehicle vehicle crash involving a Honda, occupied by two adults, and a pick-up truck with just the operator, Wolcott Police said. The occupants in the Honda had to be extricated by the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department. One occupant was dead, and the other was transported to the hospital with severer injuries, police said. The pick-up operator also suffered injuries a…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Jeep On Busy Area Roadway Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Jeep On Busy Area Roadway
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Jeep On Busy Area Roadway A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a Jeep on a busy roadway in the area. The incident happened around 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. A red 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane near the 2900 block Fairfield Avenue, which is a divided roadway with an esplanade with two lanes of travel in each direction, Bridgeport Police said. A crosswalk is at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Jetland Street.  As the operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane, she observ…
Fatal Hit-Run Serves As Reminder To 'Slow Down, Be Alert,' Fairfield First Selectwoman Says Fatal Hit-Run Serves As Reminder To 'Slow Down, Be Alert,' Fairfield First Selectwoman Says
Fatal Hit-Run Serves As Reminder To 'Slow Down, Be Alert,' Fairfield First Selectwoman Says The fatal-hit-and run in Fairfield County over the Independence Day holiday weekend “can serve as a reminder” for motorists to slow down and drive cautiously after a 32-year-old woman visiting the area was killed. Marileidy Morel Araujo, 32, was visiting family in the Town of Fairfield and walking her dog when she was struck and killed by a pickup truck driven by Easton resident Declan Kot, who sped away after hitting her, according to police. Earlier story - Police Charge Easton Man In Hit-Run Crash That Killed Woman, 32, In Fairfield Investigators were able to track down Kot, who is no…
CT State Police Will Ramp Up Patrols Over July 4th Holiday CT State Police Will Ramp Up Patrols Over July 4th Holiday
CT State Police Will Ramp Up Patrols Over July 4th Holiday With the July 4th holiday quickly approaching, Connecticut State Police are preparing for increased traffic along with possible intoxicated drivers, with ramped up patrols. According to state police, the enhanced enforcement will run through Wednesday, July 1 through the evening of Sunday, July 5.  Already, troopers report they have seen an increase in the number of vehicles on the highways.  That will likely continue as many residents have Friday, July 3 off from work and beaches, barbecues and other activities beckon.  During the special enforcement, troopers from each of…
Three Injured, Two Critically, After Car Crashes Into Group On Front Yard Of Stamford Home Three Injured, Two Critically, After Car Crashes Into Group On Front Yard Of Stamford Home
Three Injured, Two Critically, After Car Crashes Into Group On Front Yard Of Stamford Home Three people were injured, two critically, after a car crash into a group of pedestrians in Stamford. At approx. 12:51 a.m. Saturday, June 20, Stamford Police officers responded to the area of 624 Hope St. on the report of a single-vehicle crash where the vehicle was reported to have left the roadway and struck three pedestrians in the front yard.  All three of the pedestrians had to be transported to Stamford Hospital, two with critical injuries, Stamford Police said. Officers arrived to find the vehicle, a 2013 Toyota Avalon with heavy damage, located in the front yard of 616F Hop…
Danbury Woman Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Crash Danbury Woman Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Crash
Danbury Woman Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Crash A Fairfield County woman was seriously injured when a wrong-way driver collided with her car on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester. The incident occurred about 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, on the northbound Saw Mill just north of Marble Avenue, in Mount Pleasant, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The wrong-way driver, identified as Anthony Rodriguez, 42 of Yonkers, traveled along Grant Street in Pleasantville and then turned left to proceed south on the Saw Mill, O'Leary said. He apparently made the left turn too soon and headed southbound …
Video: Man Live-Streaming Himself Driving 100 MPH Crashes Car On I-95, State Police Say Video: Man Live-Streaming Himself Driving 100 MPH Crashes Car On I-95, State Police Say
Video: Man Live-Streaming Himself Driving 100 MPH Crashes Car On I-95, State Police Say Sometimes a trooper’s accident report writes itself.  Connecticut State Police said the operator of a vehicle was kind enough to publicly live stream himself traveling on Interstate 95 over the Gold Star Memorial Bridge near Montville while driving at speeds reaching 100 mph before crashing. Click here to view the video. The posted speed limit for the Gold Star Memorial Bridge is 55 mph.  "Speeding and live streaming are not only dangerous, but it is also illegal," the department said. Luckily, the driver was wearing his seatbelt and wasn't seriously injured.
Norwalk Man Drives Drunk With Kids In Vehicle For Second Time This Month, Police Say Norwalk Man Drives Drunk With Kids In Vehicle For Second Time This Month, Police Say
Norwalk Man Drives Drunk With Kids In Vehicle For Second Time This Month, Police Say A man who had been arrested earlier in the month for allegedly driving drunk with children in the vehicle has been arrested again on the same charge. John Deacy, 62, of Norwalk, was arrested by Wilton Police on Saturday, Dec. 21, when a passing motorist informed officers that a pickup truck was driving erratically on Danbury Road, said the Wilton Police Department. Officers were able to locate the white 2000 Ford F150 truck on Danbury Road near the intersection of Cannon Road, police said. A traffic stop was made after the driver failed to maintain a proper lane, police said. When officer…
Here's How Many Tickets Police Dished Out, How Many Were Charged With DUI Over Thanksgiving Here's How Many Tickets Police Dished Out, How Many Were Charged With DUI Over Thanksgiving
Here's How Many Tickets Police Dished Out, How Many Were Charged With DUI Over Thanksgiving Connecticut State Police dished out hundreds of tickets and charged dozens with DUI during their Thanksgiving weekend details across the state. During the special details -- which ran from midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 -- troopers patrolled the roads and highways for drunken driving violations as well as aggressive drivers. Here are the results of their efforts: Calls for service: 7,205 Speeding violations: 385 Seatbelt violations: 20 Other hazardous violations: 1257 (including unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, texting, f…
Here's Where State Police Will Be Stepping Up Holiday Patrols In Area Here's Where State Police Will Be Stepping Up Holiday Patrols In Area
Here's Where State Police Will Be Stepping Up Holiday Patrols In Area The holiday season is here, and so are extra patrols for Connecticut State Police troopers. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through Sunday, Dec. 1, there will be an increased state police presence on the state's busiest roadways and travel outlets. According to Connecticut State Police, it plans to supplement its normal routine patrol personnel with additional troopers throughout the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Across the state, Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers, and…
Norwalk PD Officer Named Northeast Traffic Safety Hero Of Year Norwalk PD Officer Named Northeast Traffic Safety Hero Of Year
Norwalk PD Officer Named Northeast Traffic Safety Hero Of Year A Norwalk police officer has been honored for his work to help keep drivers safe by being named the 2019 AAA Northeast Traffic Safety Hero of the Year.  Officer John Haggerty, a 22-year veteran of the department, was recognized along with his peers at a ceremony held on Thursday, Oct. 31, in Bridgeport, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terry Blake. During his time with the department, Haggerty is one of the original members of the Traffic Unit, which began in 2011. During his 8 years in the unit, he has made over 1,230 drunk driving arrests and issued more 3,500 tickets for motor vehicle violat…
Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean
Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean With Halloween just a few short days away, local law enforcement groups are spreading awareness of various safety tips for children, parents, homeowners and motorists. One tip growing in popularity is the use of blue candy buckets and Jack O Lanterns for children diagnosed with Autism, according to the Darien Police Department. “Although not officially yet endorsed by Autism Advocacy groups, a trend that has gained momentum over the past two years is the use of a blue Halloween candy bucket to identify an individual diagnosed with Autism,” said Darien Police Captain Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. “…