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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Motor Vehicle Accident Leads to Arrest in Fatal Crash

Oct 16, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/6PdVoEwzoKk Norwalk Police received a report of a serious motor vehicle accident on September 14, 2024, at the intersection of Winfield Street and Pequot Drive. The crash involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck, with the motorcycle driver sustaining life-threatening injuries and passing away the following day. Investigators determined that the motorcycle was traveling westbound when the pickup truck made a left turn, striking the motorcycle. Norwalk Police Accident Reconstruction Officers conducted an investigation, resulting in the arrest of the pickup truck driver, Juan Ochoa-Macias, on October 15, 2024, without incident. Ochoa-Macias, 31, of Norwalk, was charged with Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle and Failure to Yield While Turning Left. His bond was set at $50,000, and his court date…

Milford

Milford News: Crash on the Merritt

Oct 16, 2024 Alex

Report of a 2 car accident with one flipped on its roof on the Merritt Parkway Northbound by Exit 55a. First responders are on the scene reporting injuries.

Stratford

Merritt Parkway Brush Fire

Oct 16, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters on scene extinguishing brush fires off the Merritt Parkway near Main Street-Putney area. 2024-10-16@12:35pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic

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CO Levels Evacuates School

Oct 16, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

An employee at Assumption School at 605 Stratfield Road called the fire department, which confirmed high carbon monoxide levels, and the school was evacuated. 2024-10-16@12:22pm--#Fairfield CT

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Car Climbs House

Oct 15, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

It appeared that a car came off the exit ramp from Route 25 crashing into a home on Seltsam Road. Firefighters were needed to extricate the driver from the car. 2024-10-14@10:57pm--#Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Crash

Oct 14, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On October 14, 2024, at approximately 10:33pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for a pedestrian being stuck by a black Honda sedan. The callers stated the collision/evading occurred at the intersection of Chopsey Hill Road and the entrance to Route 8/25 north. Bridgeport Fire Engine 15, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, a male pedestrian was observed lying in the intersection and appeared to be in critical condition. The male received medical attention, and he was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center. The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team was requested and arrived on scene. After a preliminary investigation, it was determined…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Oct 14, 2024 Alex

Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Noble ave and Ogden street. First responders are on their way and there is no further details at this time.

Norwalk

Norwalk Man Arrested for Sexual Assault and Coercion

Oct 14, 2024 Alex

On October 10, 2024, Jason Acosta-Williams was arrested by warrant and charged with Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Coercion. The arrest stems from an investigation initiated in August 2024 when detectives looked into allegations of sexual assault. Acosta-Williams reportedly threatened to share explicit photographs of the victim with their family and coworkers if the victim did not engage in sexual relations with him. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued, but attempts to locate Acosta-Williams were unsuccessful until he turned himself in on October 10, 2024. Acosta-Williams, 26, of Norwalk, was charged with Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Coercion, with a bond set at $150,000. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault,…

Bridgeport

Refrigerant Leak Causes Hazmat Situation

Oct 14, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a home in the 170 block of Hawley Avenue for a refrigerant leak from a refrigerator in the basement leaving a strong odor of ammonia according in the home. The Hazmat team and the Department of Environmental Protections were called to the scene as refrigerants can be toxic and cause poisoning if inhaled. . Refrigerants can be flammable and create an explosive atmosphere. 2024-10-14@11:06am--#Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport State News

Route 8/25 Exit 5 Is Now Exit 2B??

Oct 14, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh_9NWbZJ7w While driving to the Fallen Heroes event in Prospect, I couldn't help but notice a series of renamed exits along the highway. Curious about the changes, I decided to ask Senator Tony Hwang, who was also attending the event, for some insight.Senator Hwang explained that Connecticut is transitioning its highway exit numbers to align with the mile-marker system used across the country. This update is designed to improve consistency and make it easier for drivers to navigate using GPS systems. Instead of the traditional sequential numbering, the new system will reflect the number of miles from the state border, helping drivers better understand distances and locations.Senator Hwang acknowledged that the change is causing some confusion, but assured me that…

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Norwalk News: Motor Vehicle Accident Leads to Arrest in Fatal Crash

Milford News: Crash on the Merritt

Merritt Parkway Brush Fire

CO Levels Evacuates School

Car Climbs House

Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Crash

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Norwalk Man Arrested for Sexual Assault and Coercion

Refrigerant Leak Causes Hazmat Situation

Route 8/25 Exit 5 Is Now Exit 2B??

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