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Long Lots Road, Westport, CT

Police & Fire
Traffic Mess: Hydraulic Fluid Spill In Westport Causes 3 Crashes, Lane Closures, Backups Traffic Mess: Hydraulic Fluid Spill In Westport Causes 3 Crashes, Lane Closures, Backups
Traffic Mess: Hydraulic Fluid Spill In Westport Causes 3 Crashes, Lane Closures, Backups A truck leaking hydraulic fluid has caused a slippery mess in Fairfield County leading to crashes, lane closures, and traffic backups. The incident, in Westport, took place on Thursday, Aug. 31 in the area of Post Road East from Long Lots Road. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, a truck traveling westbound on Post Road East from the area of Long Lots Road had a hydraulic line break and began leaking hydraulic fluid.  The driver of the vehicle did not know that the fluid was leaking and continued driving west on Post Road East to Myrtle Avenue and Main Street.  "…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line
Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line A Jeep crashed into a  high school in Fairfield County, causing the school to be evacuated. The incident took place in Westport around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, at Staples High School. According to Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police, the Jeep accidentally plowed into the Culinary Arts department classroom during the prime drop-off time. The vehicle hit a gas line in the classroom used for cooking instruction, Woods said. Students were evacuated and the Westport Fire Department was called to clear the scene. The gas was quickly shut off and multiple fans were used to ve…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene On Foot After Car Crashes Through Fence Into Backyard In Westport Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene On Foot After Car Crashes Through Fence Into Backyard In Westport
Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene On Foot After Car Crashes Through Fence Into Backyard In Westport A 25-year-old man attempted to flee from officers on foot after allegedly driving through an intersection, hopping a curb, going over a sidewalk and through a fence before striking a pine tree in Fairfield County, police said. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, the Westport Police Department received reports of a vehicle at the intersection of Long Lots Road and Bayberry Lane that appeared to have been involved in a car crash. Police said that upon arrival, officers found the vehicle with its hazard lights activated in the backyard of a residence in the area.  The investigatio…

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by Zak Failla
News
Three Caught, Handgun Magazines Recovered After Stolen Car Police Chase In Westport Three Caught, Handgun Magazines Recovered After Stolen Car Police Chase In Westport
Three Caught, Handgun Magazines Recovered After Stolen Car Police Chase In Westport Three teenagers in a stolen car took police on a wild chase through Westport before ultimately being stopped by a police canine, who took matters into his own paws. Westport Police Cpl. Kevin Smith spotted a vehicle speeding on Post Road East at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 24. He proceeded to follow the vehicle, where he found it stopped in the middle of the Long Lots Road intersection with no tail lights. Smith caught up to the suspect vehicle at a red light on Roseville Road before it made a quick wide turn onto the roadway in the wrong lane of traffic. A computer check of th…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County
Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County With more than 1,000 expected to participate in the annual CT Challenge Bike Tour on Saturday, traffic may be tied up on local Connecticut roads, leading to delays for motorists. Cyclists will kick off the event at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, with participants competing in a 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100-mile route. The event starts and finishes at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport In total, 1,004 riders have registered among 122 teams.. The Westport Police Department issued an advisory, warning that motorists can expect to see a large volume of cyclists between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. in…

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by Zak Failla