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CT Man, 34, Killed In Rollover Crash
A Connecticut man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 91.
The incident took place in New Haven County around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 in Meriden.
According to Connecticut State Police, the man, identified as Charles Davenport, age 31, of New Haven, was driving a 2023 Kia Niro southbound when he veered onto the left shoulder, plowed into the grassy median, and rolled over before hitting a tree stump.
Davenport was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information or a dashboard camera is asked to contact T…
New CT Street Takeover Bust: Juvenile Arrested In Connection With Racing Incident
State police have nabbed a juvenile who they believe was part of a "street takeover" event in Connection.
The juvenile, who is under the age of 18, was arrested on Tuesday, June 6 in connection with a Tolland County street racing incident, or "street takeover," that happened in the town of Tolland on Sunday, May 21.
On the night of the incident, a group of racers and spectators gathered to race cars, perform burnouts, set off fireworks, and more, according to officials.
On the same night as the Tolland incident, similar "street takeovers" happened in Hartford and New …
New Train Station In Bridgeport Is Part Of Lamont's Toll Proposal
Several new train stations may be coming to Connecticut - including one in Fairfield County - under Gov. Ned Lamont’s toll plan proposal.
Earlier this month, the governor released a 24-page preliminary draft of his electronic highway tolling plan, which calls for no more than 50 gantries on Interstates 91, 95, 84, and along Route 15, which includes the Merritt and Wilbur Cross parkways.
As part of the proposal, new train stations would be constructed in Bridgeport, Hartford and Newington, though that plan has reportedly come under fire. According to reports, Republicans in Connecticut are f…
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details
With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Connecticut during the Thanksgiving week, State Police are ramping up their plans to keep highways safe for all during the holiday rush.
Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 21, just after midnight, and running through Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m., state police will 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 drunk drivers.
In addition, the sta…
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State Police Announce Sites Of Patrols For July 4th Week
State Police will be ramping up patrols through the end of July 4th weekend.
During the July 4, 2017, weekend, Connecticut State Troopers issued 1,368 tickets for speeding, 2,941 tickets for moving violations and made 60 arrests for driving under the influence. Troopers also investigated 398 motor vehicle crashes. A total of 50 accidents involved injuries and one led to a fatality, state police said.
On Monday, state police announced detail locations in western Connecticut:
Tuesday, July 3 Roving Patrols - Interstates 91 and 95 and Route 34 in greater New Haven.
Wednesday, July 4 Roving…
