Car vs Pedestrian Fatal Crash Route 8 in Naugatuck

 

On 12/22/2016 at approximately 5:33 p.m., Troop I-Bethany responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 8 South, in the area of Exit #27 in Naugatuck.

Upon arrival, a pedestrian was found to have been struck by vehicle #1 traveling on the northbound side of Route 8. After the initial impact, the pedestrian was struck by an additional vehicle, vehicle #2 traveling on the southbound side of Route 8.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. No further injuries were sustained to either involved operator. The next of kin to the deceased was notified following the collision.

The case remains active and under investigation. Any witnesses to the accident are asked to contact Troop I in Bethany at 203-393-4200.

            Operator #1 (not injured):            Jonathan Lesser (dob 1/21/82) 

                                                                  479 Spielman Highway

                                                                 Burlington, CT

            Vehicle #1:                                   2014 Dodge van, CT Registration 5AEVH0

            Operator #2 (not injured):             Mia Ortega (dob 4/9/81)

                                                                    991 Main St.

                                                                    Bridgeport, CT

            Vehicle #2:                                   2015 Jeep SUV, CT Registration AG17710

            Pedestrian (fatality):                     Michael Shore (dob 4/8/02)

                                                                 383 West Center St.

                                                                  Southington, CT

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Submitted by Southbury, CT

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