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The crash occurred on Route 34 (Berkshire Road) in the area of Jordan Hill Road in Newtown at about 2 a.m. Sunday, June 23, said Lt. Aaron Bahamonde of the Newtown Police Department.
Police say that the older model Jeep Cherokee had driven off the westbound shoulder of Route 34 into a hundred foot, heavily wooded ravine, according to police.
The vehicle was found to be occupied by the driver and passenger. The occupants were both Newtown residents, but not related.
Emergency medical personnel pronounced the occupants dead on scene as a result of the single-car accident.
The State of Connecticut Medical Examiner’s Office was called to the scene and are investigating the cause of death.
The Newtown Police Accident Reconstruction team will be taking over the investigation. Police have spoken to witnesses of the accident.
The name of the victims are being held at this time pending notification to families.
"Our hearts are heavy this morning and our prayers are with both families as they go through this most difficult time. Our community mourns with them" Bahamonde said.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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