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1 Killed, 4 Injured In 2-Car Crash In Bridgeport: Police

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1 Killed, 4 Injured In 2-Car Crash In Bridgeport: Police


BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 23-year-old Bridgeport woman was killed Sunday night when the vehicle she was driving collided with another car at the intersection of Seaview and Connecticut avenues in Bridgeport, according to police.

Three passengers in the car driven by the 23-year-old were injured in the crash — two women and a girl. The operator of the other vehicle, a 33-year-old woman, was also injured in the crash, which occurred just before 10 p.m.

According to a preliminary investigation by Bridgeport police, a black 2017 Ford Focus, driven by the 23-year-old, was traveling south on Seaview Avenue when it approached the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Connecticut Avenue.

As the Ford attempted to go through the intersection, it was struck by a blue 2008 Audi A4 traveling west on Connecticut Avenue, which was driven by the 33-year-old.

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Both drivers were unresponsive when emergency personnel arrived, and had to be extricated from their vehicles. The three injured passengers in the Ford, a 39-year-old woman, an 18-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl, also were to be pulled out of the vehicle by first responders.

All were taken to Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center, where the 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead about 45 minutes after the crash.

“The Bridgeport Police Department’s thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends,” said Sgt. Darryl Wilson in a statement.

The 33-year-old driver and the 39-year-old passenger were listed in stable condition, according to police, while the 18-year-old and 13-year-old were treated for minor injuries.

Members of the Bridgeport Serious Crash Team are investigating the crash, and anyone with information is urged to contact Officer Andre Orum of the Bridgeport Police Traffic Division at 475-422-6612, or via email at Andrew.Orum@bridgeportct.gov.

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People can also leave tips on the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at 203-576-TIPS.



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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford


A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

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I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.



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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

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There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

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After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.



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