Wrong-Way Driver Nabbed After Crash, CT State Police Say Wrong-Way Driver Nabbed After Crash, CT State Police Say
Wrong-Way Driver Nabbed After Crash, CT State Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk in the wrong direction on a busy highway causing a two-vehicle crash. New London County resident James Miles Tanner, age 46, of Colchester, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 9, for the crash which took place around 11:30 p.m., Sunday on Route 395 in Montville, said the Connecticut State Police. According to state police, Tanner, who was traveling in the wrong direction on the off-ramp of the highway in a Mercury Milan, side-swiped a Mercedes Benz. No one was injured in the crash. Tanner was charged with: DUI Traveling in 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…
Driver Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Woman Driver Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Woman
Driver Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Woman A driver has been charged with negligent homicide with a vehicle for the fatal crash that left a Connecticut woman dead. Tyra Givens, age 25, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was arrested by Hartford Police on Wednesday, Sept. 22, for the crash which took place on Friday, Aug. 13. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police Department, on Aug.13, around 10 p.m., Hartford Police officers responded to the area of 1313 Main Street for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash.  Upon arrival, they discovered that a 55-year-old woman identified as Cecil Greene, of East…
Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail
Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail A Connecticut police officer charged in a crash that killed a fellow officer has posted bail. New Haven Police Department Officer Robert Ferraro is expected to be released from jail soon, NBC Connecticut reported on Monday, Sept. 20. The news station said Ferraro's bail was set at $100,000, according to court records. The 34-year-old is facing charges of driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm in the Las Vegas crash that killed New Haven police officer Joshua Castellano. Related - New Haven Cop Accused Of…
CT Cop Faces DUI, Reckless Driving Charges After Fellow Officer Is Killed In Crash CT Cop Faces DUI, Reckless Driving Charges After Fellow Officer Is Killed In Crash
CT Cop Faces DUI, Reckless Driving Charges After Fellow Officer Is Killed In Crash A Connecticut police officer has been accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed a fellow officer.  New Haven Police Department Officer Robert Ferraro, age 34, is facing charges of driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm in the Las Vegas crash, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The officer who died in the crash was Joshua Castellano, a seven-year member of the New Haven PD. The crash happened around 4 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17,  The Metropolitan Police Department said Ferraro was driving a Rolls-Royce Culli…
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle NY Crash Involving CT Man 31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle NY Crash Involving CT Man
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle NY Crash Involving CT Man A 31-year-old man was killed after being entrapped during a two-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, in Amenia, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Felix Santiago, age 31, of Amenia, was traveling westbound on South Amenia Road when it crossed over the center markings and struck an eastbound 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Litchfield County, Connecticut resident William Watts, age 69, of Kent. Santiago was initially trapped inside …
Man Killed In Ridgefield Crash Was Highly-Regarded Investment Manager Man Killed In Ridgefield Crash Was Highly-Regarded Investment Manager
Man Killed In Ridgefield Crash Was Highly-Regarded Investment Manager A Fairfield County man killed in a single-vehicle crash was a highly-regarded investment manager in the area. Carl "Pepper" Whitbeck, age 43, of Ridgefield, was killed around 2 p.m., Thursday, July 29 during the crash on Branchville Road in Ridgefield. Whitbeck, a native of Columbia County in upstate New York, was head of US fixed income and high yield at Axa Investment Managers. A spokesperson for the company said in a statement: "The thoughts of Axa IM’s Management Board and employees go out to Pepper’s family and loved ones. The company has offered its full support to his…
CT Man On Stolen Motorcycle Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say CT Man On Stolen Motorcycle Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
CT Man On Stolen Motorcycle Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A 31-year-old Connecticut man allegedly driving a stolen motorcycle at a high rate of speed was killed after crashing with another vehicle. The crash took place around 12:14 a.m., Wednesday, June 30 in the area of 1565 Main St., in Waterbury, said Sgt. Robert Davis. According to Davis, the motorcycle struck a vehicle and was ejected from the bike. He was rushed to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. A preliminary investigation found that the driver of the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck a 2014 Honda Accord that was making a U-turn in the …
Man Accused Of Leaving Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Accused Of Leaving Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Accused Of Leaving Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged avoiding responsibility/property damage and unsafe backing after attempting to leave the scene of a crash. Ramesh Abhiraman, age 56, New Canaan, was arrested on Monday, June 21, for the incident which took place in May in the area of Locust Avenue and Forest Street in New Canaan.  When police arrived on the scene they found that a vehicle later determined to be operated by Abhiraman, crashed into two vehicles as it attempted to park and leave the scene of the crash, said New Canaan PD Lt Jason Ferraro. Abhiraman surrendered to the N…
Man Busted With Pot After Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Busted With Pot After Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Busted With Pot After Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged possession of a controlled substance after crashing his vehicle into a wooded area. Kyle Mangan, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 19 after New Canaan Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Talmadge Hill Road, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of New Canaan PD. Responding officers located the vehicle off the road in the woods, the vehicle had rolled over and was resting on the passenger side of the vehicle. An investigation into the crash resulted in Mangan being taken into custody for possession of a controlled subs…
Jeep At Fairfield County Car Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say Jeep At Fairfield County Car Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
Jeep At Fairfield County Car Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A new Jeep Grand Cherokee sitting on the lot of a Fairfield County car dealership ended up damaged during a two-vehicle crash. The incident took place around 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, on Danbury Road in Ridgefield when a woman was swerving to avoid another vehicle pulling into her lane of travel and ended up entering the lot of Pamby Motors and hitting the vehicle, said Captain Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police. The woman was treated at the scene and released.  The Jeep received "substantial damage," police said. The second driver, who pulled in front of the first vehicle, Vane…
Single-Vehicle Crash Seriously Injures Fairfield County Man, State Police Say Single-Vehicle Crash Seriously Injures Fairfield County Man, State Police Say
Single-Vehicle Crash Seriously Injures Fairfield County Man, State Police Say A Fairfield County man was seriously injured after losing control of his vehicle during a single-vehicle crash on Route 8. The crash took place around 3:12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, on southbound Route 8, near Exit 22, in Seymour, when Brian Vincent, age 52, of Shelton, lost control of his vehicle, said the Connecticut State Police. According to police, at the time of the investigation, the weather was clear under daylight skies, the roadway was dry, and traffic was moderate and moving at a steady flow. For unknown reasons, Vincent lost control of his vehicle, veered right off the roadway, wh…