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CT Tractor Trailer Driver Involved In Fatal NY Crash: Sheriff
Authorities have released details in the Friday, Jan. 17 crash along Route 9 that left one person dead in Putnam County. Norton Segarra, 74, of Beacon, NY was heading south when he veered into the northbound lanes and was struck by a tractor-trailer driven by a 60-year-old Milford, CT man around 1:30 p.m. near Route 403 in Garrison, County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said. Segarra was pronounced dead at the scene near Philipstown, and the driver of the truck was taken to Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway remained closed until 9…
Police & Fire
CT Woman, 40, Dies In NJ Chain Reaction Crash: Police
A 40-year-old Connecticut woman died in a crash Thursday evening, Jan. 16 on Route 287 in New Jersey, authorities said. A Freightliner tractor-trailer, Honda Civic, Audi S5, and Ford F350 were heading north when he Freightliner struck the back of the Honda at approximately 5:40 p.m. near milepost 66.3 in Mahwah, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. What resulted was a chain-reaction crash involving the Audi and the Ford. As a result, the driver of the Honda, Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, CT, died. The driver of the Audi sustained minor injuries, and no other injuries were reporte…
Police & Fire
Stafford Springs Man Killed In Somers Rollover Crash ID'd As 32-Year-Old
A 32-year-old Connecticut man was killed this week in a rollover crash after leaving the road, authorities said. Paul Bowler, of Stafford Springs, died on Thursday, Jan. 16, when his car went off of Main Street in Somers around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, Connecticut State Police said. Bowler's car veered off the road, hit a mailbox, an embankment, and a tree before coming to a rest of its roof. Paramedics rushed him to Johnson Memorial Hospital, where he later died of his injuries, police said. It's unclear what caused Bowler to crash, but investigators urge any…
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Drag-Racing I-84 Drivers Killed Young Father, Family Says
A six-vehicle crash on I-84 in Connecticut claimed the life of a 29-year-old man, whose family says he was a father to a little girl. According to CT State Police, a 44-year-old man from Wethersfield was heading east on the highway near Exit 36 in Farmington when he struck the vehicle being operated by Eloi Batista Da Silva, on Sunday, Jan. 12, around 6:05 p.m. The impact sent Silva, who had also been heading east, across the left lane, the median, and into the westbound lanes, where his car collided with a third vehicle. The crash quickly escalated, involving three ad…
Police & Fire
2 Dead In I-84 Crash Involving Freightliner, Government-Insured Vehicle: CT State Police
Police have released details in a weekend crash on I-84 in Danbury that involved three vehicles including a Freightliner, and left two people dead. A disabled Hyundai in the left lane of the Exit 8 on-ramp was struck by a Lexus, whose driver was from Avon, traveling in the left, westbound lane around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, Connecticut State Police said. Some of the Hyundai's occupants had exited the vehicle, police said. After being struck by the Lexus, the Hyundai spun out into the path of the Freightliner. Those killed included Ronald Omar Tello, 27, of Danbury, the pedestrian…
Police & Fire
Back-to-Back Crashes Rock CT Community: I-395 Shut Down, Head-On Wreck Leaves 1 Critically Hurt
A high-speed crash shut down a portion of I-395 early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, marking the second major collision in the area in less than 12 hours. Connecticut police closed the interstate near Exit 14 in Norwich around 2 a.m., following a crash that left two people injured. One person suffered head injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, while another was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, police said. The roadway remained closed for several hours as crews cleared debris and investigators examined the scene. Police reopened that section of I-395 to traffic by 7 a.m., au…
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Suspended, DUI Driver Charged In Crash That Killed CT College Senior: Police
A 32-year-old Connecticut man was intoxicated when he struck a vehicle operated by a 22-year-old college senior, killing him last November, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Luis Martinez, 32, of Waterbury, is charged with reckless driving, second-degree manslaughter — motor vehicle, driving on a suspended license, and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Waterbury police said. Martinez crashed into Jayden Gonzalez around 2:15 a.m. on Nov. 10 near Baldwin and Lounsbury Streets intersection in Waterbury, authorities said. The 22-year-old Gonz…
Police & Fire
CT Teen Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car; 2nd Suspect On Run: Report
A 15-year-old Connecticut boy is fighting for his life after crashing a stolen car into a telephone pole early Thursday morning, Jan. 2, authorities said. The crash happened around 3 a.m. on Quinnipiac Avenue near Hemingway Street in New Haven, according to an NBC Connecticut report. Officers arrived to find a Hyundai Elantra down an embankment with severe damage. Emergency crews pulled the teen from the wreckage and rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, the report said. Police say the car's ignition was tampered with, and the…
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Serious Rollover Crash Shuts Route 9 In Haddam
Route 9 in Haddam was closed Thursday morning, Jan. 2 for a serious crash, officials said. CT State Police said the crash involved a one-vehicle rollover in the southbound lanes near Exit 15. Serious injuries were reported. The highway is closed for investigation. Anyone traveling through the area is urged to seek an alternative route, police said.
Police & Fire
Intoxicated CT Driver Crashes Into Semi On I-91: Police
A 29-year-old Connecticut driver was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly crashed into a tractor-trailer on I-95 while intoxicated, authorities said. Christopher Oblon, of Meriden, was driving south on I-91 just before midnight on Monday, Dec. 23, near Exit 23 when he crashed into the truck, Connecticut State Police said. Few details are available at this point, as police have not completed the crash report. However, investigators said Oblon was under the influence when he hit the truck. No one was injured in the crash. Police shut down the southbound lanes at Exit 23…
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CT Wrong-Way Driver Crash On I-291 Sends 3 To Hospital
A wrong-way driver crashed into an oncoming car on I-291 on Sunday night, Dec. 22, sending three people to the hospital, officials said. The wreck was reported just after 9 p.m. between westbound Exits 4 and 5 near the borders of Manchester and South Windsor, firefighters said. The impact sent one car careening into some trees along the interstate and sheered the front wheel off another, the South Windsor Fire Department said. Three people were sent to the hospital following the crash. Fire officials did not release any information on those people or the extent of their i…
Police & Fire
Honda Driver Who Killed Friend In Road Rage Crash On I-84 Was Chasing Audi: Police
A 22-year-old man who crashed his car and killed his teenage friend while chasing another vehicle that had cut him off on I-84 in Connecticut has been charged, authorities announced. Jeremy Ramos, of Depew, NY (Erie County), faces charges of speeding, reckless driving, second-degree manslaughter, and first-degree reckless endangerment in the Nov. 16, 2023 crash that killed Yomar Barios, of East Hartford, Connecticut State Police announced Tuesday, Dec. 10. Ramos was driving a Honda Civic on Nov. 16, 2023, to visit friends in Hartford when he said an Audi cut him off as he merged onto I-84 i…
Obituaries
‘He Changed Our Lives’: Friends Mourn 22-Year-Old CT Man Killed in I-91 Hit-Run Crash
Friends of a 22-year-old Connecticut man killed after being run over in a hit-and-run crash on I-91 during the weekend said he was kind and caring, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. Marcellino Phillip Anthony Turcio, of Northford, New Haven County, died in a chain-reaction crash just north of Exit 13 in Wallingford around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to Connecticut State Police. A preliminary investigation found that Turcio's Kawasaki motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer, throwing him onto the asphalt, State Police said. Another vehicle then struck Turcio …
Police & Fire
'Mechanical Malfunction' Sends CT Teen To Hospital After Crashing Bike Into Car
A 15-year-old bicyclist was hospitalized after a crash involving a car in Connecticut earlier this week, police said. The teen was riding a bicycle along Church Street near Morse Street in Putnam around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, when it veered off the sidewalk and crashed into a 2020 Toyota Camry following a "mechanical malfunction," police said. Paramedics took the teen to Day Kimball Hospital for minor injuries, Putnam Police said. Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information on it to contact Putnam investigators at 860-928-6565 or the…
Police & Fire
CT Man Struck By SUV On Jersey Shore Dies From Injuries, Police Say
A southeastern Connecticut man died more than a week after he was hit by an SUV while crossing a busy Jersey Shore road, authorities said. Michael Losacano of Niantic, CT, died from his injuries on Monday, Nov. 18, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release. The 64-year-old was injured in a crash on Saturday, Nov. 9. Wall Township police responded to the scene on Route 35 near the intersection with Wall Church Road at around 6:42 p.m. Investigators said Losacano was struck by a southbound Ford Explorer driven by a 72-year-old man from Farmingdale. Losacano was rushed t…
Obituaries
CT US Marine, 68, ID'd As Victim Killed By Car While Walking On Highway
Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed while walking along Route 44 this weekend as 68-year-old Leo Blain of Putnam, Connecticut. Blain was struck by a Ford Fusion around 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, according to Connecticut State Police. Paramedics transported him to Day Kimball Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Hugh MacKenzie posted a tribute on social media, describing Blain as a US Marine who deeply cared for others. “I am quite saddened to learn of the sudden passing of my friend Leo Blain, who was struck and killed by a car this evening in Putnam," MacKenzie wro…
Police & Fire
39-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Willington Crash With Tractor Trailer: Police
A 39-year-old woman who was a passenger in a car involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer on I-84 in Connecticut has died, authorities said. Gennesse Alicea, of Southbridge, Massachusetts, was riding in a Hyundai Elantra that collided with a UPS tractor-trailer near Exit 71 in Willington at about 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to Connecticut State Police. Related: Southbridge Man ID'd as Victim in Fatal Connecticut Crash An initial investigation found that the Hyundai clipped the truck's front bumper while changing lanes, causing the car to spin out of control and stop in the …
Obituaries
Gold Star Father ID'd As Victim In Fatal Western Mass Crash
The Massachusetts father of a soldier killed in Afghanistan died earlier this week after being hit by a car while on his way to deliver an award in his son's honor, his family said. Michael Demarsico, 63, of North Adams in Berkshire County, was crossing Route 8 to go to the Bounti-Fare restaurant in Adams on Sunday, Nov. 17, just after 5 p.m. when a car struck him, authorities said. Demarsico was pronounced dead in the back of an ambulance en route to Berkshire Medical Center, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. The driver of the car that hit Demarsico remained at the sce…
Police & Fire
CT Driver Who Killed Scooter Rider Was Intoxicated At Time Of Crash: Police
Police in Connecticut said a 30-year-old man who crashed into two scooter riders — killing one of them — was intoxicated at the time of the wreck last month. Francha J. Francis was arrested last week and charged with manslaughter with a vehicle in the second degree, operating under the influence, driving with a suspended license, and operating without a license, New London Police said on Monday, Nov. 11. Francis' last known address was listed as a halfway house in New London operated by a substance abuse and alcoholism dependence center, according to state records. Police said …
Obituaries
Victim Hit, Killed In Crash ID'd As 87-Year-Old Woman
A Connecticut woman who was seriously hurt after being struck by a car on Friday, Nov. 8, has died, authorities said. Patricia Brulotte, 87, was hit just after 5 p.m. in the area of Oakwood Avenue and St. James Street in West Hartford, police said. Paramedics took the West Hartford woman to an area hospital, where she later died. The driver who hit her remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, West Hartford Police said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Investigators ask anyone with information on the incident to contact West …
Police & Fire
Asst. Fire Chief Killed Crossing Street; 2nd Firefighter's Death In 7 Days
Fewer than eight hours after the Connecticut firefighting community buried Robert Sharkevich Sr., another senior firefighter was killed in Fairfield County, officials said. Peter Blomberg, age 72, was crossing Route 6 near Dayton Street in Newtown when a truck crashed into him around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, authorities said. Blomberg served as the assistant fire chief of the Botsford Fire Department and was walking to a fire commission meeting In Newtown when he was hit, police said. Paramedics rushed him to Danbury Hospital, but doctors could not save Blomberg's life.&nbs…
Obituaries
Friends Remember Man Killed In Crash: 'You Were Finally In A Good Place'
A 33-year-old Connecticut man was ID'd as the victim of a fatal crash that sent 4 people to the hospital over the weekend in New London County, authorities said. Jason Poirier was involved in a two-car crash at the Colman Street and Broad Street intersection in New London on Saturday, Oct. 26, just before midnight, police said. The New London man was one of four people rushed to hospitals, but Poirier succumbed to his injuries at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital on Monday, Oct. 28. The crash remains under investigation. Poirier's friends have filled social media with me…
Police & Fire
Woman Who Fatally Hit Cyclist Then Sped Away Arrested: Police
A woman who police say crashed into a bicyclist, causing him fatal injuries, and sped away in New Haven County has been arrested weeks later. Gloria Sanchez, 32, of Waterbury, was charged Thursday with evading responsibility in a death, criminal misrepresentation, and failure to renew registration, authorities said. Investigators said Sanchez crashed into 37-year-old Luis Caceras, of Waterbury, around 6 a.m. at the Cooke Street and Grove Street intersection and then drove away. After an investigation, police arrested Sanchez earlier this week. A judge ord…
Obituaries
88-Year-Old ID'd As Driver Killed In I-91 Crash With Work Truck
Police have identified an 88-year-old Connecticut man as the driver who was killed when he crashed into a truck in Hartford County on Friday afternoon, Oct. 18. William Higgins was driving south on Route 5 in Enfield when he left the road, went through a wooded grassy area onto I-91, and crashed into the truck around 2:30 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics rushed the Enfield man to Hartford Hospital, where he died of his wounds. Responders also took the Lot and More work truck driver to the hospital for minor injuries. Police are investigating the cras…
News
55-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver
Police have identified the man who was hit and killed earlier this week when a truck went off the side of the road and struck him as he was walking, authorities said. Richard Dupont, of Jewett City in New London County, was killed on Monday, Oct. 14, as he walked along River Road in Lisbon around 10:30 p.m., State Police said. William Stonier, of Ledyard, was behind the wheel of the truck. Police believe he was intoxicated when he crashed into Dupont, authorities said. Connecticut State Police Stonier is charged with driving under the influence and illegal possession of…
Obituaries
Man Fatally Injured In Scooter Crash ID'd As 68-Year-Old
A 68-year-old Connecticut man who was seriously injured last week in a scooter crash in New London County has died of his wounds, authorities said. Raymond Getty, of New London, was involved in a two-scooter crash on Wednesday, Oct. 9, on Broad Street near the Cedar Grove cemetery entrance just before 11 a.m., authorities said. Police found the man lying on the road with severe injuries, and paramedics rushed him to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, where doctors attempted to save his life. However, they were unable to, and he died there on Friday, Oct. 11, New London polic…
Obituaries
Mom Killed In Suspected DUI Crash Had Announced She Was Pregnant With Second Child
A 26-year-old Connecticut mother killed last week by a suspected intoxicated driver is being remembered for her sense of humor, her faith, and compassion for her friends and family. Jada "Jay" Marie Upshaw was killed in a chain-reaction crash on I-91 in Rocky Hill in Hartford County around 8:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, Connecticut Police said. Original Report: Jada Upshaw Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Rocky Hill Jay leaves behind a young daughter, and, according to a Facebook post she made last month, the Bloomfield native was pregnant with her second child — a baby boy du…
Police & Fire
Father Of 2 Killed In I-95 Wrong-Way Crash, Another Hospitalized
A 47-year-old Connecticut man was killed this week after a car going the wrong way on I-95 collided with his vehicle, authorities said. Mark Palumbo Jr., of Madison in New Haven County, was driving his Mustang GT south along I-95 between exits 66-65 in Westbrook when the crash happened around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, Connecticut State Police said. A Cadillac ATS driving north in the southbound lane slammed into Palumbo's sports car, killing him, police said. The other driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, and paramedics took him to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatme…
Police & Fire
Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp, Crashes Into Tree
A 37-year-old Connecticut man was killed Sunday morning, Sept. 22, after his car careened into a tree along I-91 in Hartford County, police said. Daniel Adam Jeannotte, of Enfield, died around 2:30 a.m. when his vehicle veered off of the Exit 40 off-ramp in Windsor, Connecticut State Police said. It's unclear why, but Jeannotte's car went off the left side of the off-ramp, over the shoulder, and crashed into a tree, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Trooper DeMaio at (860) 534-1098 …
Police & Fire
2 People Killed In Fiery I-95 Crash In CT
Two people in Connecticut were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Friday night, Sept. 13, after their truck lost control, hit a guardrail, and burst into flames, authorities said. Police in New Haven County were called to Exit 87 northbound on I-95 in Groton around 9:20 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. A red Dodge Ram 1500 had gone off the left side of the exit ramp, struck a guardrail, and bounced into a tree, sparking a fire, police said. The driver and passenger were killed in the crash. Their names are being withheld while police investigate the cause of the cras…
Police & Fire
1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On Wallingford Crash
A Connecticut man was killed after allegedly driving erratically through several towns before crossing over the centerline and slamming head-on into another vehicle. The crash occurred in New Haven County around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, on South Turnpike Road in Wallingford. According to Connecticut State Police, 42-year-old Jonathan Garcia of Wallingford was followed by troopers after receiving multiple reports that his 2023 Cadillac Escalade was being driven erratically. While attempting to negotiate a right curve in the roadway, the Escalade crossed over the double yellow centerline …
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