Fatal Accident Probed, Arrest Made: PD + Woman Reported Missing

Milford CT

12 November, 2021

9:10 AM

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Good morning Connecticut, Here is a look at the breaking news stories from across the state as of Friday morning. Fatal accident under investigation A 2-car crash on Interstate 91 north in Enfield early Friday morning resulted in the death of a Massachusetts man, according to state police. Preliminary information indicated, around 12:42 a.m., the crash occurred near Exit 48. A 2004 Toyota Scion operated by Fernando Lebron, 60, of Chicopee, Mass., was struck from behind by a 2013 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Dominic Grassetti, 24, of Feeding Hills, Mass., according to TFC Sarah Salerno of the state police public information office. Lebron suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Grassetti was taken into custody on suspicion of operating under the influence, and was later charged with operating while under the influence of liquor or drugs. He is being held in lieu of $150,000 cash or surety bond, and is slated to be arraigned Friday in Hartford Superior Court. (Read more at Enfield Patch, reporting by Tim Jensen). MISSING PERSON: Michel Lorena Lopez, 35 The Norwalk Police is asking anyone with information about Michel's whereabouts to contact them at (203)854-3000, or Det. Fitzmaurice at (203)854-3180, and at [email protected]. Police said she's been missing since Monday, Nov. 9. Her vehicle was found in New Canaan. MISSING PERSON: Michel Lorena Lopez @TheHourNews @News12CT @Norwalk_CT @NYPDnews @NBCConnecticut @WTNH @nhregister @BreakingNews @MTAPD @T2Fox61 @WFSBnews @CT_STATE_POLICE pic.twitter.com/BkG0J3ci88— Norwalk, CT Police (@NorwalkCtPD) November 12, 2021 Large house fire Hearst Connecticut reports that a house was damaged in a blaze on Route 149 in East Haddam early Friday. News 8's @kentpierce8 is on the scene in East Haddam where a house is now a complete loss after a fire early this morning. More details on Good Morning Connecticut and online here >> https://t.co/OBWioJGaAG https://t.co/P10eLITM3O— WTNH News 8 (@WTNH) November 12, 2021 Lamont approves of new football hire at UConn Jim Mora is the spark and jolt of confidence @UConnFootball needs to see success on the field. I congratulate David Benedict and Husky Nation on this great hire which brings experience to our team. I can't wait to see our athletes in action under Mora's leadership. Go Huskies! https://t.co/bQMQD2mjeI— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) November 12, 2021 Drive-thru lights festival planned Bridgeport amphitheater hosting drive-thru lights festival https://t.co/wO1ORPHlMj) via @ConnPost— Brian Lockhart (@blockhart1) November 12, 2021 Food drive planned Got turkey?? Cadets from Troop L will host a turkey and food drive this weekend. Check details below! pic.twitter.com/eKHWrOPewU— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) November 12, 2021