2 Killed In Crash As Alarming Trend Continues: CT News Digest

Milford CT

23 November, 2021

9:00 AM

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Good Tuesday morning Connecticut, It is very cold today, and it's not going to warm up until Thanksgiving Day, and even that warm up will be very brief. The forecast calls for dry weather but chilly, except for low 50s on Thursday. 2 killed in Connecticut crash as state officials raise concern over alarming trend On Monday, state officials shared alarming data that traffic-related fatalities in Connecticut are up nearly 16 percent from a year ago. As of Nov. 12, there have been 290 traffic related deaths in Connecticut, up from 257 in 2020, and 216 in 2019. "If you think it seems more dangerous out on Connecticut's highways and interstates lately, you're right," said Connecticut Department of Transportation commissioner Joseph Giulietti. "It is a real crisis. It's happening here, and it's happening across the country. We are seeing an unprecedented increase in fatalities." And on Monday afternoon, state police confirmed to WTNH News 8 that two people were killed in a crash in Windham on Route 6 around 12:30 p.m. A third person was seriously injured. That accident remains under investigation. The names of the victims has not yet been released. State officials announced prior to the double-fatal accident that there will be increased state police patrols on the highways this entire holiday week in an effort to help safeguard the roads. On a national level, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2021, up 18.4 percent over 2020. That's the largest number of projected fatalities in that time period since 2006. The recent rise in traffic deaths is likely due to a variety of reasons, starting with the increase in speeding during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said. Carjacking incident under investigation A carjacking and a two vehicle crash are both under investigation in Meriden, according to media reports, including Hearst Connecticut. A carjacking was reported on Bee Street in town and a major crash was reported on Interstate 691, Hearst CT reports. Authorities have said both incidents are under investigation. (Read more at Hearst CT). Motorist shot at car, police say In Newington, police are investigating a report that a motorist shot at another car on the Berlin Turnpike Monday, WTNH News 8 reports. The incident occurred Monday night. Police found several shell casings in the road. The suspect remains at-large. (Read more at News 8). Teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash, police say A 17-year-old motorcyclist suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in an accident in Stamford late Monday, according to Hearst Connecticut. Police said the teen's motorcycle was involved in an accident with a pickup truck. (Read more at Hearst Connecticut). See also: Legendary CT Radio Anchor Announces Retirement The legendary radio host has spent nearly 30 years at the station in a prominent role.>>>Read More. Cops Investigating Cars Passing Through Protest A video shows that protesters and cars clashed during a weekend protest in Connecticut.>>>Read More. Black Friday Sales 2021: Store, Mall Hours In Connecticut Black Friday is Nov. 26. Find out which stores and malls are closed on Thanksgiving and when they plan to reopen.>>>Read More. Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Connecticut Here's a list of Connecticut grocery stores closed for Thanksgiving 2021 and, for those who forgot a thing or two, here's what's open.>>>Read More. Here are the conditions on CT's major roadways CHESHIRE - Road Work on I-691 Eastbound between Exits 3 and 4 (2.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, November 23 at 8:55 am. NEW HAVEN - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 51 and 53 (2.6 miles) in effect today until 2:54 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, November 23 at 8:53 am. EAST LYME - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 73 and 71 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 2:55 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, November 23 at 8:55 am. WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 6 (12.0 miles). Reported Tuesday, November 23 at 7:26 am. STRATFORD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 52 and 42 (7.6 miles). Reported Tuesday, November 23 at 6:18 am. NORWALK - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40B and 35 (7.1 miles). Reported Tuesday, November 23 at 8:21 am. MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on RT66 westbound on the Arrigoni Bridge in effect today until 3:00 pm. Right lane closed. Reported Tuesday, November 23 at 7:41 am.