Ice Possible this Morning as Rest of Country Experiences Debilitating Storms; Temperatures Will Rise towards Noon
With much of the country experiencing a debilitating storm, Westport will wake up to rain and possibly ice this morning as overnight precipitation and low temperatures may lead to a slick sunrise commute. Temperatures will rise today towards nearly 50 degrees, although wind chills will stunt them in the 40s. Slight chances of rain will remain today through noon.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 11; Deaths Unchanged; State Positivity Rate 2.98%
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport has added 11 positive or probable COVID-19 cases, and has added 0 new deaths. This includes data from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,342 cases. Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 27 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.98%
Major Accident Closes Riverside Avenue after Truck Slams into 2 Parked Cars, Utility Pole
A truck, which struck two parked cars in front of Jr’s Deli on Riverside Avenue, remains heavily damaged after being stopped by a utility pole. The accident scene stretching from 265 to 263 Riverside Avenue. Gasoline actively leaking from the vehicle. The first vehicle to be struck suffered a broken rear axle. Just after 1:30 PM today, first responders were dispatched to the area of 200-300 Riverside Avenue for the report of the motor vehicle accident involving multiple trucks and a telephone pole. Upon their arrival, the scene described a collision where one truck traveling on Riverside Avenue apparently struck two parked cars in front of Jr’s Deli, coming to a sudden stop after jumping over the sidewalk and striking a utility pole.
The violent crash brought Jr’s Deli staff and customers running outside to see what had happened. One of the deli visitors, who owned one of the vehicles struck, felt relief that the vehicles were unoccupied when struck.
The truck came to a stop after jumping the sidewalk, and striking a utility pole. Due to the force of the crash, one vehicle struck had a visible gas leak and a broken rear axle. There is no word on any injuries to the driver, or what caused the accident. The roadway was still closed as of 2:45 PM.
Update: The roadway was re-opened at 2:55 PM. The Westport Fire Department released that one person was transported to the hospital by Westport Emergency Medical Service.