Police UPDATE: An investigation has revealed that a Mini Cooper was traveling southbound on River Rd when it crashed into a Saturn traveling northbound on River Rd. There were four occupants in the Mini Cooper and three occupants in the Saturn. There was a third non-contact vehicle involved in the crash. Police have identified the vehicle and the driver of the non-contact vehicle. 18 year old Shalymar Herrera of West Haven was pronounced deceased. 23 year old Briana Torres-Carter of Bridgeport, who was pregnant, was also pronounced deceased. Both were passengers in a Mini Cooper that was being operated by 19 year old Lawrence Carter of Bridgeport. Lawrence Carter is currently in the hospital in critical condition. Also in the Mini Cooper was 19 year old Jessie Abrams of Bridgeport. Abrams is currently in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Saturn, 25 year old Caitlin Kalafus of PA, was taken to the hospital. The two passengers in the Saturn were 22 year old Carly Kalafus of PA and 26 year old Paul Valleau of PA. All three were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Shelton Police Traffic Division Reconstruction Team is currently investigating this accident. No enforcement action has been taken at this time. Any witnesses or persons with additional information may call the Shelton Police Traffic Division at (203) 924-1544.
Police Update–On 4-8- 18 at approximately 7:00pm, Shelton Police were notified of a serious motor vehicle accident in the area of 661 River Rd. Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the scene.
The initial investigation revealed that two vehicles were involved in the crash. There are two people confirmed deceased at this time. Other individuals were taken to area hospitals for injuries sustained in the crash.
River Rd between Rocky Rest Rd and Murphy’s Ln is currently closed. The road closure is expected to last for several hours.
The Shelton Police Traffic Division Reconstruction Team is currently investigating this accident. No enforcement action has been taken at this time. Any witnesses or persons with additional information may call the Shelton Police Traffic Division at (203) 924-1544.
7:07pm–#Shelton CT– 4 people were injured and required extrication in a head-on collision on River Road at Quail Court. Avoid the area if you can.
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