Large Bear Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles In Connecticut

The crash took place around 9:30 p.m., Friday, May 30, in Litchfield County, on Route 202 in the Town of Litchfield, near the Torrington line, said Will Healy with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

There were no major injuries to the drivers of the vehicles, the bear was deceased upon DEEP EnCon Police arriving at the scene, Healy said.

The bear was untagged and uncollared, estimated to be between 175-200 pounds.

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