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Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across New Haven County, CT
Rounds of severe storms with drenching downpours have closed roads, flooded homes, and destroyed roads across Connecticut.
According to the National Weather Service, Monroe was one of the hardest-hit areas, with 9.98 inches of rain on Sunday, Aug. 18. Firefighters and police worked throughout the night to rescue trapped drivers and residents from rapid flooding.
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Monroe Police Chief Keith White said major roadways, including Route 34 and Route 111, were closed on Monday, Aug. 19. …
20-Year-Old Killed In Crash On Connector To I-95
A 20-year-old Connecticut man was killed after losing control of his vehicle and striking a metal guardrail.
The crash took place in New Haven around 2:40 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20, on the Route 34 connector to I-95.
According to state police, Kareem Mohammad, of Guilford, was driving a Kawaski Ex 650 motorcycle when for unknown reasons he lost control, left the roadway, and struck the metal beam guardrail.
Mohammad was thrown from the motorcycle and landed on the roadway, state police said.
He was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital where he died from his injuries, state police said.
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