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Police: Car collides with tree off Route 8 in Shelton; 1 dead

It happened at 3:41 a.m. Saturday on Route 8 northbound between exits 13 and 14.

Rose Shannon

Dec 2, 2023, 10:42 AM

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A car fire in Shelton killed a person overnight, police say.

It happened at 3:41 a.m. Saturday on Route 8 northbound between exits 13 and 14.

Police say the driver, who has not been identified, exited the highway and collided with a tree.

As a result of the impact, the car caught on fire. The victim died at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Daniel McCue #792 at CT State Police Troop I at 203-393-4200 or by email at Daniel.mccue@ct.gov.

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