I-95 Traffic Reported after overnight Truck Accident
The State Department of Transportation reported heavy traffic on I-95 this morning after a crash involving two tractor trailers shut down a northbound lane between exits 17 and 18.
UPDATE: Driver Suffers Life Threatening Injuries in Crash after being Ejected from Vehicle
Post Road East was closed late Thursday at Hills Point Road as the accident investigation teams worked on the scene. WestportLocal.com photoWestport Police Department: On September 1, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Westport Police Department received numerous 911 calls regarding a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Sherwood Island Connector and Post Rd East. Arriving officers found a single car, roll-over type crash, and discovered that the operator had been ejected from the vehicle. The operator was transported to Norwalk Hospital with life threatening injuries while the passenger was transported with minor injuries.
The crash is being investigated by the Westport Police Accident Investigation team with the assistance of the Fairfield Police Accident Investigation team.
The Sherwood Island Connector is currently closed between Post Rd E and Greens Farms Rd
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call the Westport Police Department at (203)341-6000.
Serious Accident Shuts Down Portion of Post Road East, Sherwood Island Connector
First responders were dispatched to the Sherwood Island Connector near Post Road East for the report of a serious car accident with injuries around 9:30 this evening. The roadway was shut down as investigations continue late into the night. No report on any injuries has been released.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
High Tides
2:52 AM / 3:13 PM
Low Tides
9:02 AM / 9:41 PM