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A deadly accident closed Route 8 for several hours in Shelton. Troopers say the driver lost control of the car just before 2 a.m. between exits 13 and 14 on the northbound side and hit a tree.

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Apr 6, 2015, 2:31 PM

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Police identify Route 8 crash victim

A deadly accident closed Route 8 for several hours in Shelton. Troopers say the driver lost control of the car just before 2 a.m. between exits 13 and 14 on the northbound side and hit a tree.

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