One Hospitalized after Driving Car into Saugatuck River Overnight
Press ReleaseThe Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash with a car in the Saugatuck River and a person trapped. The fire department responded with 3 engines, a rescue truck, and the Shift Commander. Units arrived and found a single car motor vehicle accident with the car coming to rest on its side in a creek adjacent to the Saugatuck River. The car was in approximately two feet of water. Firefighters wearing cold water rescue suits operated in the water and removed the lone occupant from the vehicle.
Westport EMS responded to the scene and transported the patient to an area hospital with unknown injuries. Westport PD responded and provided traffic control.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Low around 30. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Westport Property Transfers: Highest Sale at $3.4 Million on Bayberry Lane
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $27,618.75
Total Sales: $11,047,500.00
Highest Transfer Price: 205 Bayberry Lane: $3,420,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 6 Park Lane: $622,500
Transfers:
205 Bayberry Lane: $3,420,000
27 Maple Avenue North: $2,710,000
36 Bonnie Brook Road: $2,700,000
35 High Point Road: $1,595,000
6 Park Lane: $622,500
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph.