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Tow Truck Operator Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car On Highway In Region Tow Truck Operator Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car On Highway In Region
Tow Truck Operator Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car On Highway In Region A tow truck operator was hospitalized after he was struck by a car on I-291. The crash happened in the Hartford County town of Manchester at about 9:40 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, Connecticut State Police said.  Police said a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling west in the right lane of three and struck the man, who was standing in the lane. The 54-year-old Manchester man was wearing reflective gear and had emergency lights activated on his tow truck, authorities said. The man reported injuries to his back and was taken to a hospital, police reported. State Police said the driver of th…

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by Nicole Valinote
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23-Year-Old Man Dies After 3-Vehicle Crash In Region 23-Year-Old Man Dies After 3-Vehicle Crash In Region
23-Year-Old Man Dies After 3-Vehicle Crash In Region A 23-year-old Connecticut man died at the hospital after a three-vehicle crash. The crash happened in South Windsor on westbound I-291 near the Exit 4 on-ramp at about 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, Connecticut State Police said. Jose Cotto, of Windsor Locks, was riding a 2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 Forty-Eight when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of the motorcycle and it tipped over, causing Cotto to be separated from the motorcycle, police said. Authorities said a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid then struck Cotto and then struck the Harley-Davidson in the left lane of travel. Po…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Woman In Hazmat Gear Charged After Dancing In Traffic, Prompting Police Chase In Region Woman In Hazmat Gear Charged After Dancing In Traffic, Prompting Police Chase In Region
Woman In Hazmat Gear Charged After Dancing In Traffic, Prompting Police Chase In Region A woman who obstructed traffic while dancing in the middle of traffic at a busy intersection in a hazmat suit took police on a low-speed chase before being apprehended in Western Massachusetts. The Ludlow Police Department in Hampden County received a call on Tuesday, Sept. 21 for a woman creating a traffic jam in the middle of the roadway at the intersection of Holyoke Street and Kendall Street. Police said that upon arrival, officers located a Toyota Prius parked on the corner that was obstructing the westbound lane of Holyoke Street, creating a traffic jam. Near the vehicle, police foun…

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by Zak Failla