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37-Year-Old Killed On I-95 In Groton After Crashing Into Construction Equipment: Police 37-Year-Old Killed On I-95 In Groton After Crashing Into Construction Equipment: Police
37-Year-Old Killed On I-95 In Groton After Crashing Into Construction Equipment: Police A 37-year-old man was killed earlier this week after his car went off I-95 north in New London County and slammed into some heavy construction equipment, authorities said.  Paul Bigos, of Dighton, Massachusetts, was killed just after 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, between exits 88 and 89 in Groton, Connecticut State Police said.  Bigos lost control of his Subaru Impreza and drifted into the center median, where he crashed into an unoccupied piece of heavy machinery.  Paramedics rushed him to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where he died of his injuries, authorities said. …
'Rarely Without A Smile': Navy Sailor Killed In Groton Crash Remembered For His Faith, Kindness 'Rarely Without A Smile': Navy Sailor Killed In Groton Crash Remembered For His Faith, Kindness
'Rarely Without A Smile': Navy Sailor Killed In Groton Crash Remembered For His Faith, Kindness A 21-year-old man who was killed while riding his motorcycle in New London County last week is being remembered for the bright future he lost and the love he shared with his friends and family.  Elijah W. Hummel, of Groton, was found seriously wounded on Friday, Nov. 8, after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into an unoccupied, parked car in front of Midway Pizza, police said.  He later died of his injuries at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Related: 21-Year-Old Motorcyclists Killed In Groton Crash Elijah was born in Iowa, where he learned to love the outdoors an…
21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Groton Motorcycle Crash 21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Groton Motorcycle Crash
21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Groton Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old Connecticut man was killed in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 8, in New London County after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed, authorities said.  Elijah W. Hummel, of Groton, was found seriously wounded near 33 Fort Hill Road, between Depot Road and South Road, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed him to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where he died of his injuries.  The initial investigation revealed that Hummel had been riding a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-400 westbound on Fort Hill Road at a high rate of speed, police said. He reportedly los…
Motorcyclist Killed In Multi-Car Crash In New London Motorcyclist Killed In Multi-Car Crash In New London
Motorcyclist Killed In Multi-Car Crash In New London A 45-year-old man was killed during the weekend when he was involved in a three-vehicle crash in New London County, authorities said.  Curtis Barkdull, of Sturgis, South Dakota, was riding a motorcycle near Colman and Vauxhall Streets in New London around 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, when he and two sedans crashed, authorities said.  Details about what happened are scant, but everyone involved sustained injuries, with four people being hospitalized at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, New London Police said.  Barkdull later died at the hospital.  New London Polic…
Friends Remember Man Killed In New London Crash: 'You Were Finally In A Good Place' Friends Remember Man Killed In New London Crash: 'You Were Finally In A Good Place'
Friends Remember Man Killed In New London 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…
Driver Fatally Injured In Scooter Crash ID'd As 68-Year-Old New London Man Driver Fatally Injured In Scooter Crash ID'd As 68-Year-Old New London Man
Driver Fatally Injured In Scooter Crash ID'd As 68-Year-Old New London Man 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…
14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Groton Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition 14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Groton Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition
14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Groton Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition A 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was in an SUV that crashed into a tree in New London County early Monday morning, Oct. 14, has died, police said. His 17-year-old older brother and two other teens remain in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Carson Wilson, of Groton, was in a Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road around 1:20 a.m. and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said.  His older brother Skyler Wilson along with Kais Shiman, of Mystic, and Alex Quilter, of Groton, were also in the SUV. It's unclear …
4 People In Critical Condition After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Groton 4 People In Critical Condition After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Groton
4 People In Critical Condition After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Groton Update: Police announced that a 14-year-old boy who was in the SUV has died. His older brother and two others remain in critical condition. Click here for more information.  Original: Connecticut first responders had to cut four people out of an SUV and rush them to an area hospital in critical condition after it crashed into a tree in New London County, authorities said.  Groton Police were called to Fishtown Road around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, after a 2012 Toyota 4Runner crashed into a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, officials said.  An initial invest…
Wanted Man Found Hiding In Groton Home's Crawl Space After Crashing Stolen Car: Police Wanted Man Found Hiding In Groton Home's Crawl Space After Crashing Stolen Car: Police
Wanted Man Found Hiding In Groton Home's Crawl Space After Crashing Stolen Car: Police A man wanted out of New Hampshire was found hiding in a Connecticut home's crawl space after crashing a stolen car, police said.  Christopher Doleo, age 37, of Lowell, Massachusetts, faces a slew of felonies following his arrest on Sunday morning, Sept. 23, Groton Police said.  Police in the New London County town received a 911 call around 7:15 a.m. that said a car had crashed and rolled over near Esker Point Beach, 900 Groton Long Point Road.  Officers quickly found the car — a 2024 Kia Soul, which had been reported stolen out of Salem, New Hampshire, on its side…
Woman Found Bleeding In CT Parking Lot Dies; Search For Suspect Continues Woman Found Bleeding In CT Parking Lot Dies; Search For Suspect Continues
Groton Woman Found Bleeding In New London Parking Lot Dies A Connecticut woman who was found bleeding and unresponsive in a parking lot in June has died from her injuries. Related: Woman Found Bleeding, Unresponsive In New London Parking Lot New London County resident Lindsay Melher, age 46, of Groton, who was found on Friday, June 21, in a New London parking lot, has died from her injuries, according to Capt. Matthew Galante of the New London Police. Melher's was found around 10:45 p.m. in the parking lot of 48 Ocean Ave. She was rushed to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London in critical condition, Galante said. Galante said the cau…
Woman Found Bleeding, Unresponsive In CT Parking Lot Woman Found Bleeding, Unresponsive In CT Parking Lot
Woman Found Bleeding, Unresponsive In New London Parking Lot Police in Connecticut are asking for information and witnesses after a woman was found bleeding and unresponsive in a parking lot. Related: Woman Found Bleeding In CT Parking Lot Dies; Search For Suspect Continues The incident occurred in New London County around 10:45 p.m., Friday, June 21, in the parking lot of 48 Ocean Ave., New London. Capt. Matthew Galante of the New London Police said police and fire officials responded to the parking lot after receiving word of an injured woman. Officers on the scene said the woman was bleeding and unresponsive, Galante said. The victim was…
Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized
Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After New England Accident Leaves Him Hospitalized Gordon Ramsay has a message for bicyclists who may be considering forgoing their helmet: don’t. The world-renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, and reality TV star took to social media Saturday, June 15, to issue a public service announcement after suffering a “really bad” bicycle accident during a recent ride in Connecticut. “It really shook me and honestly, I’m lucky to be here,” the 57-year-old Ramsay said in a video shared on his official TikTok and Instagram accounts. On Instagram, he included a post-crash photo showing his torn jacket and visibly damaged helmet. The notoriously fie…
Teenage Girl Charged In 3 CT Stabbings, Police Say Teenage Girl Charged In 3 CT Stabbings, Police Say
Teenage Girl Charged In 3 CT Stabbings, Police Say This story has been updated. A 16-year-old Connecticut girl has been charged with assault for allegedly stabbing three people, according to police. The incident took place in New London around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31 at a Connecticut Avenue home. Responding police found three people, ages 27, 29, and 35,  stabbed with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, said Capt. Matthew Galante of the New London Police. The three victims were transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London where they are in stable condition, Galante said.  A knife was recovered at the scen…
CT Woman Stopped For Traffic On I-95 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash CT Woman Stopped For Traffic On I-95 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash
CT Woman Stopped For Traffic On I-95 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash A 78-year-old Connecticut woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash on I-95. The collision took place on I-95 northbound just north of Exit 91 in New London County around 11:50 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11 in Stonington. According to Connecticut State Police, a 22-year-old man was driving a Mazda CX-5 on the left of two lanes when he struck the back of a Honda Civic that was stopped for traffic congestion, sending the Honda off the right side of the road and into a ditch. The Mazda also hit the back of a Toyota Tundra that was stopped in front of the Honda causing the Mazda to roll on…
Update: New Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9 Update: New Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9
Update: New Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9 The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting of a suspect during an incident that also left a State Police K9 dead, officials announced. The investigation is focusing on an incident in New London County on Thursday, Dec. 21 that resulted in the death of 42-year-old Vaughn Malloy and State Police K9 Broko, the Office of the Inspector General announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  Earlier Report - CT State Police K9 Killed In Line Of Duty In Pawcatuck: 'Was Hero In Every Sense' According to officials, around 7:30 p.m. on the da…
Officers Shoot Armed Man Inside CT Inn: Inspector General's Office Now Investigating Officers Shoot Armed Man Inside CT Inn: Inspector General's Office Now Investigating
Officers Shoot Armed Man Inside CT Inn: Inspector General's Office Now Investigating The Connecticut Inspector General's Office is investigating after officers shot an armed man inside an inn in the state, leaving him hospitalized.  The investigation into the shooting, which happened in New London County on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, was announced by the Inspector General's Office on Wednesday, Nov. 29.  According to officials, on the day of the incident just before 2 p.m., shots were fired at the America's Best Value Inn located in New London at 380 Bayonet St. Responding New London Police officers were directed to room 259 inside the inn, where a witness told th…
Dirt Bikes, ATVs Involved In Fatal CT Crash, Police Say Dirt Bikes, ATVs Involved In Fatal CT Crash, Police Say
Dirt Bikes, ATVs Involved In Fatal CT Crash, Police Say A 24-year-old woman who was a passenger on a dirt bike was killed and the driver received critical injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash on a busy Connecticut roadway. New update - 24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player The incident took place in New London County in Groton around 9:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at the intersection of Long Hill Road and the Meridian Street Extension. According to Groton Deputy Chief Paul Gately, a preliminary investigation found that a 2010 Audi Q7 being operated by Crystal C. Vinoya, ag…
Fairfield County Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Fairfield County Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash
Fairfield County Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash A 60-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Connecticut roadway. The New London County incident happened on Monday, Aug. 28 in Waterford, according to Connecticut State Police. At approximately 11:30 a.m., a gray Ford Fiesta was driving southbound on I-395 and began to slow down with traffic in the rightmost lane. The Ford Fiesta was about a half-mile from Exit 2 when Fairfield County resident Marc Pennino, of Monroe, who was also driving south, drove into the right lane and hit the back of the Ford. Pennino was riding a blue Harley-Davidson motorcycle without a helmet, p…
Man Found Unresponsive In Water At CT State Park Dies Man Found Unresponsive In Water At CT State Park Dies
Man Found Unresponsive In Water At CT State Park Dies A 78-year-old man who was found unresponsive in the water at a Connecticut state park later died. The incident took place in New London County around 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6 at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme. Officials with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to the park of a man found in the water at the park, said Paul Copleman, a spokesman for DEEP. Rocky Neck lifeguards performed CPR on-scene before the man was transported by ambulance to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, where he was pronounced dead. An investigation is ongoing and an …
Police Cruiser Flips After Crash In CT: Both Drivers Sent To Hospital Police Cruiser Flips After Crash In CT: Both Drivers Sent To Hospital
Police Cruiser Flips After Crash In CT: Both Drivers Sent To Hospital Two people, including a police officer, were hospitalized following a crash that left the officer's cruiser flipped on a busy New London County road.  The incident happened on Wednesday, June 28 just after 9 a.m. in Waterford at the intersection of Richards Grove Road and Route 32, according to Waterford Police.  Both drivers were taken to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital with minor injuries suffered as a result of the crash, police said. No passengers were in either of the involved cars.  The collision is now under investigation. 
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In CT Home, 2 Others Hospitalized With Stab Wounds ID Released For 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In CT Home, 2 Others Hospitalized With Stab Wounds
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In CT Home, 2 Others Hospitalized With Stab Wounds Police in Connecticut have released the identity of a teenager found dead inside a home along with two others suffering from stab wounds. New London County resident Dnazi Uzzle, age 17, of Groton, was found around 3:10 a.m., Saturday, April 15 by New London Police who responded to a residence in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Buchanan Road for a report of an unresponsive female, said Capt. Matthew Galante, of the New London Police. When officers and emergency personnel arrived on the scene, they found Uzzle and transported her to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, where she was p…
17-Year-Old Girl Dies, 2 Others Hospitalized After Incident In CT 17-Year-Old Girl Dies, 2 Others Hospitalized After Incident In CT
17-Year-Old Girl Dies, 2 Others Hospitalized After Incident In CT New update: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In CT Home Police are investigating after a girl died and two others were hospitalized after an incident in Connecticut. At around 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 in New London County, police and fire department personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Buchanan Road in the city of New London. The 17-year-old girl was subsequently transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, where she was pronounced dead. Two other individuals, whose ages have…
21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On I-95 Stretch 21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On I-95 Stretch
21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On I-95 Stretch A 21-year-old woman was killed and a man seriously injured after a Ford Focus left I-95 in Connecticut and struck a tree. The crash took place in New London County around 1:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 in Stonington. Connecticut State Police responded to the scene after receiving several 911 calls reporting that a person was walking on I-95 southbound in the area of Exit 91. State police reported troopers discovered that there was a one-car motor vehicle crash off of the left side of the roadway, where a Focus struck the tree head-on.  Troopers learned that person, identified as Jason Den…
COVID-19: Hospital System In Connecticut Requiring Patients, Visitors Show Proof Of Vaccination COVID-19: Hospital System In Connecticut Requiring Patients, Visitors Show Proof Of Vaccination
Covid-19: Hospital System In Connecticut Requiring Patients, Visitors Show Proof Of Vaccination One of Connecticut’s largest hospital systems is changing its visiting policy due to the steep rise of newly reported COVID-19 infections. Yale New Haven Health announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22 that visitors to admitted patients in all its hospitals will have to show proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative PCR test, or else be turned away at the door. The vaccination requirement takes effect as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. Additionally, patients will only be allowed one visitor each day, all of whom must be 18 years or older. “Visitors will be required to show a photo ID and pro…
CT Teen Drowns At State Park CT Teen Drowns At State Park
CT Teen Drowns At State Park A Connecticut teen drowned at a state park over the weekend while swimming with friends. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 in New London County at the Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, said Will Healey, of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. According to Healey, a 19-year-old male was swimming at the beach park when he went underwater and did not resurface.  The teen was from a group home and was pulled from the water by another group home member, Healey said.  It was estimated the teen was underwater for several minutes. …