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Connecticut drivers frustrated by bad road behavior

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11 months ago

March 25, 2025

Connecticut drivers frustrated by bad road behavior

A road rage shooting and a wrong-way driver caught on dashcam video. Those are just some of the latest incidents getting attention on our highways in Connecticut.

“This is my car wash and I’m seeing now it’s all taped off. I’m like ‘what the hell is going on?’” Raynette Woodard, of Hartford, said.

Customers at a gas station on Weston Street in Hartford were in disbelief, with a bullet hole clearly visible on a black SUV’s window.

State police said a road rage shooting on I-91 in Windsor left a person injured, but expected to be OK. Two people were arrested.

People say it’s yet another instance of bad behavior on Connecticut highways.

“Why is everybody in such a rush? Why is everybody, don’t respect the law of the land?” Woodard said.

In Montville, state police arrested a woman speeding the wrong way on I-395 over the weekend and almost hitting two vehicles. Troopers stopped her by ramming their cruisers into her car as it entered their parking lot.

She now faces a number of charges, including driving under the influence.

“It’s really scary. I can’t even imagine,” Adam Gould, who was driving from Michigan, said.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has been working to make our roads safer and say there’s been a decline in wrong-way fatal highway crashes since 2022, when it was a high of 13 crashes causing 23 deaths.

Last year, it went down to six crashes and 13 deaths. The agency credits wrong-way detection systems on highway on-ramps for getting the number down with more than 300 activations over the last year – getting drivers to turn around.

“That’s at least 300 lives saved, potentially saved, because we know when these crashes happen, they’re happening at a high rate of speed,” Josh Morgan, with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said.

For drivers, they just want to see people be more responsible on the road without being impaired or distracted.

“Be careful. Be smart. It’s not worth whatever that text is. It’s not worth anyone’s life,” Gould said.

The DOT said if you do see a wrong-way driver, move over to the far-right lane and call police in a safe area.

As to what could be leading to more aggressive driving, state police say it could be a number of things like more traffic, conflict from other areas of our lives, or even a sense that our vehicles have become safer.

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Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut could have patchy slippery road conditions in the coming days

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4 hours ago

February 17, 2026

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Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut could have patchy slippery road conditions in the coming days

Travel could be slippery in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

According to the National Weather Service, a weak storm system passing to our north on Tuesday will bring with it a risk for patchy light freezing drizzle or flurries during the Tuesday pre-dawn hours into the rest of Tuesday morning.

The anticipated spotty coverage of freezing drizzle should minimize impacts, although unpaved roads, sidewalks and elevated bridges could still become slippery.

Snow accumulations, if any, should minimal.

Use caution if traveling Tuesday morning.

Accumulating snow is expected across portions of southern New England Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening, however, there is still some uncertainty and accumulations, if, any, should be minimal.

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One male dead following a shooting in New London

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16 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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One male dead following a shooting in New London

One person has died after a shooting in New London on Sunday night.

At around 7:20 p.m., the New London Police Department responded to a call for shots fired on Connecticut Avenue between Prest Street and McDonald Street.

Upon arrival, officers located one adult male with a gunshot wound to his lower extremity and immediately began to provide medical assistance until he was transported to the hospital for treatment.

The male was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival to the hospital.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

The New London Police Department is continuing to investigate the scene, including conducting interviews as a part of their investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting can contact the New London Police Department Detective Division at 860-447-1481.

Anyone can also send an anonymous tip to the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip, plus the information to Tip411 (847411).

Further details will be provided as the investigation continues.

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Man shot and killed in New London

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1 day ago

February 16, 2026

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NEW LONDON, Conn. (WFSB) – A man was shot and killed on Sunday evening in New London, according to police.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

Crews responded to reports of shots fired around 7:19 p.m. on Connecticut Avenue between Prest Street and McDonald Street.

The road remained closed for the investigation.

Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. He was brought to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police have also not said if they’ve identified a suspect.

The New London Police Department’s Detective Division has taken over the investigation, which remains active and ongoing. Detectives are processing the scene and conducting interviews.

Police said they are committed to ensuring community safety and will dedicate all necessary resources to the investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the New London Police Department Detective Division at 860-447-1481. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).

Police said further information will be released as the investigation progresses.

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