City officials and residents have pushed for more signs to warn drivers of the sharp curve in the road. Police said her injuries are serious but not life-threatening. 25-year-old Seymour woman killed in accident on Route 34 in Derby, Late West Haven audit sees vulnerabilities for more fraud, Yale new center to study cannabis impact on brain, mental health, Investigators and police at the scene of a fatal crash between an 18-wheeler truck and a vehicle along Route 34 in Derby near Lakeview Terrace Monday. Fire Chief William Nicoletti said an ambulance was called for precautionary measures. The crash happened around 10 p.m. on Route 34 near Argonne Terrace. DERBY, CT Route 34 was closed for several hours Tuesday morning as police investigated a fatal crash. Officials from the Department of Transportation said they are meeting with the police department to address concerns over this road, but could not provide any update other than that. "There were no fluids (leaking) and no air bag deploy action," he said. The Oak Street Connector appeared in state highway plans in the mid-1950s and the present expressway opened in 1960. All three were from Connecticut, police said. He said he heard the sirens racing down Route 34 early Monday and immediately knew where they were headed. Police are investigating the crash and said it appears that one car was going east on Roosevelt Drive toward Derby and the other was going west toward Oxford when the crash happened. It's ridiculous," Tony Teodosio, of Derby, said. 4 Beds. The vehicle that crossed over immediately became engulfed in flames and the operator / sole occupant was unable to be extricated and was pronounced dead on scene, police said. Nicole C. McDonald of Housatonic Terrace, died on the scene as a result of injuries suffered in the accident, which occurred on Route 34, also known as Roosevelt Drive. The accident occurred about 7:45 a.m. during the rush hour commute in the area just west of Lakeview Terrace. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and victims of the fatal car crash that happened last night. The three people who died were all in the same vehicle. His or her identity has not been released. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Route 34 then leaves Derby Avenue and joins Route 10 along Ella Grasso Boulevard for 0.3 mi (0.48 km). The cause of the crash remains under investigation. A . We understand the amount of pressure and stress you are all under in these unusual circumstances, your efforts do not go unnoticed. The state took over the road at the beginning of the 20th century. Route 34 was assigned onto city streets (Chapel Street and George Street) to connect with the original eastern end. DERBY Due to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian, the westbound lanes of Derby Avenue are closed at the intersection of Sodom Lane, police said Monday afternoon . Route 34 soon enters the northern edge of West Haven, intersecting with Route 122 (for Westville and West Haven center. He said police are working to determine the cause of the accident and who may have been at fault, and would not comment further. New bridges are also planned to reconnect streets disconnected by the highway, providing bike lanes and sidewalks, as well as pedestrian access to adjacent development. I mean I travel up and down that road and when I drive, I do 30 miles per hour," he said. Dziekan said the driver of the sedan was pronounced dead on the scene. Shortly before 11 p.m., 36-year-old Jonathan. Multiple vehicle accident reported on Route 34 in Derby (map), Suspect in 2021 fatal shooting arrested, Hamden police say, Police warn of spike in vehicle thefts in CT town, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Elicker presents $662.7m budget that would raise spending $29.5m, Late West Haven audit sees vulnerabilities for more fraud, Yale new center to study cannabis impact on brain, mental health, Tweed New Haven flights to Chicago now won't resume until May, 'Not a lot of progress' on Hamden-New Haven animal shelter plan, Witness heard 'pop, pop, pop' as shootout unfolded near Yale, Wallingford BOE votes to consolidate Sheehan, Lyman Hall into one, Mayor under fire after city is left without a finance director, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT. Beyond this junction, Route 34 expands into a four-lane divided highway, crossing over the Naugatuck River. Route 34 was cut back to end at US 6 in Sandy Hook. Updated: 7:53 AM EDT June 24, 2016. Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut. Construction will be scheduled to minimize the impact on Derby Avenue traffic during peak travel times, which will necessitate some overnight work.. 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In the 1940s, Route 34 ended at Sherman Avenue (former US 5 and Route 10). $435,000 Last Sold Price. Please know the Officials of this town and the residents appreciate all you do. Officers had not released the names of. The crash occurred before 2:30 a.m. between two vehicles, Derby Police said. A. Text STOP to cancel. The accident happened on Route 34 eastbound near Chapel Street Hunter accused of killing, skinning, beheading family dogs claims he mistook them for coyotes, New Haven man arrested in 2021 Hamden homicide, WEATHER WATCH: Friday night into Saturday morning wintry mix, Connecticut residents hit the slopes after heavy snowfall. To our First Responders, the past few months our town has been hit hard. DERBY - Detectives are still working to make a positive identification on the man who was killed after his vehicle became engulfed in flames after a head-on crash on Route 34 on Sunday morning. Please know the Officials of this town and the residents appreciate all you do. Staffieri said the city has been trying for years to have the state "do something" to get trucks to slow down in that area. The Derby and Seymour police departments accident reconstruction teams investigated the scene for several hours while Roosevelt Drive (Route 34) remained closed in both directions between Lakeview Terrace and Cullen's Hill Road. "There're numerous accidents on that curve. A little girl and two women have died after a head-on crash on Route 34 in Seymour and another person has serious injuries, according to police. The Office of Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis released the following statement on Facebook: "Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and victims of the fatal car crash that happened last night. It's unclear if speed played a factor in the crash that killed McDonald. In December 2008, the City of New Haven received nine proposals for design/engineering services for the planned boulevardization of the Downtown New Haven (limited access) section of Route 34. His vehicle was identified by its vehicle identification number and is registered to a prior owner as a red Honda Civic with possible after-market modifications, such as lower shocks. SEYMOUR, CT Three people were killed in a head-on crash on Route 34 in Seymour near the Derby city line on Wednesday night, according to multiple reports. Officials said the accident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the area of Daniels Farm Road near Laurel Street. Route 34 begins as the two-lane Berkshire Road in the Sandy Hook section of the town of Newtown, as a continuation of Washington Avenue (a town road). It intersects Route 115 (for Ansonia and Seymour center) right after the bridge then turns southward as New Haven Avenue as it continues towards the town of Orange. It's a road truckers and other cars use to easily access Interstate 84. The mainline of Route 34 is designated on the ramps for I-95 north and officially ends at the northbound I-95 merge. Police officers, firefighters and medics were called to Route 34 near Argonne Terrace around 10 p.m. Wednesday for a reported head-on collision, according to Seymour Police Chief Paul. The preliminary investigation revealed a vehicle heading west (into Seymour) crossed over into oncoming traffic causing it to collide with a vehicle traveling east (into Derby), police said. The road crosses under I-84 after a tenth of a mile, then intersects after another 0.8mi (1.3km) with Wasserman Way (SSR 490), which leads to ramps to/from I-84 at Exit 11. It ran from downtown New Haven, beginning at York Street, and followed Chapel Street to Derby Avenue, which connected to modern Route 34 and continued to downtown Derby. NBC Connecticut reports the driver of the other car was hospitalized with injuries that weren't life-threatening. The Derby Turnpike Company was chartered to build a toll road from New Haven to Derby in May 1798. Peter Casolino/Register, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Suspect in 2021 fatal shooting arrested, Hamden police say, Police warn of spike in vehicle thefts in CT town, Elicker presents $662.7m budget that would raise spending $29.5m, Tweed New Haven flights to Chicago now won't resume until May, 'Not a lot of progress' on Hamden-New Haven animal shelter plan, Witness heard 'pop, pop, pop' as shootout unfolded near Yale, Wallingford BOE votes to consolidate Sheehan, Lyman Hall into one, Mayor under fire after city is left without a finance director, New Havens brutalist parking garage officially turns into temporary skate park, Geno Auriemma gives bleak assessment as UConn womens basketball looks to find footing in March: 'Poorly coached team. June 28, 2012. Parking is planned beneath the new development to take advantage of the low grade of the former travel lanes. In 1922, when route numbers were first publicly signed in the New England region, the route from New Haven to the village of Sandy Hook was designated as State Highway 117. Westbound lanes of Route 34 closed in Derby due to accident, Suspect in 2021 fatal shooting arrested, Hamden police say, Police warn of spike in vehicle thefts in CT town, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Elicker presents $662.7m budget that would raise spending $29.5m, Late West Haven audit sees vulnerabilities for more fraud, Yale new center to study cannabis impact on brain, mental health, Tweed New Haven flights to Chicago now won't resume until May, 'Not a lot of progress' on Hamden-New Haven animal shelter plan, Witness heard 'pop, pop, pop' as shootout unfolded near Yale, Wallingford BOE votes to consolidate Sheehan, Lyman Hall into one, Mayor under fire after city is left without a finance director, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT. SEYMOUR, CT (WFSB) - Two women and a toddler were killed in a crash on Route 34 in Seymour on Wednesday night. Police identified the victim as a 57 year-old man, but his namehas not yet been released. Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, Cannabis activists want more CT criminal cases dropped, expunged, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis. The crash happened on Roosevelt Drive (Route 34) at around 11:14 a.m., according to police. The driver heading east missed a curve, crossed the road and hit the other car head-on, police said. "When a call comes in for an accident in the area, we know it's going to be something serious," David Lenart, chief of the Storm Ambulance & Rescue Corporation, said. Three people were killed in a head-on crash on Route 34 in Seymour on Wednesday night. Along the way, it also has a cloverleaf junction with the Wilbur Cross Parkway (Exit 57-58). Text HELP for help. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Police are continuing to investigate and said speed is considered to be a factor in the crash, according to NBC Connecticut. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. Fire Chief William Nicoletti said an ambulance . Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication in your respective fields.". "It's a terrible tragedy," Mayor Anthony Staffieri said. [2] At the time, Route 34 overlapped with US 6 into the borough of Newtown, then used modern Route 302 to Bethel and modern Route 53 to downtown Danbury. Shelton Teen Reported Missing, Silver Alert Issued, Early Morning Basement Fire Displaces Shelton Residents: FD, Stunning Shelton Home Features In-Ground Saltwater Pool, Womens Rights Are Human Rights Panel Discussion with Faculty Co-Curators. Call Bridget Albert at 203-789-5702 and follow her on Twitter @nhrbalbert. Soon after, the road downgrades to an undivided four lane road and crosses into New Haven where the road name changes to Derby Avenue. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Taiz Evening Prayer-A brief candlelit service of prayer, meditative singing and silence. It connects New Haven and West Haven with Orange and Derby and also connects drivers with routes 8 and 15. The Derby Turnpike was the longest-lived of the state's early toll roads and only stopped collecting tolls in 1895. One person has died after a crash on Route 34 in Derby on Sunday morning. Comments. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication in your respective fields, Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis said in a statement. Route 34 then continues along the Oak Street Connector, a six-lane freeway that connects to I-91 and I-95. A 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 52-year-old man was rushed to the hospital in serious, but stable condition. Route 34 was closed for several hours in both directions to all traffic while the accident scene was investigated, but has since reopened. The area is near the curve in the road that has been the scene of many serious accidents over the years. The portion of the old Ousatonic road north of Stevenson Dam is now mostly submerged as a result of the damming of the Housatonic to form Lake Zoar and Lake Lillinonah. Eastbound Route 34 turns onto Legion Avenue, later becoming South Frontage Road (former Oak Street), while westbound Route 34 uses North Frontage Road. *Msg & Data Rates May Apply. The road then heads east towards the Stevenson section of the town of Monroe, where the road name changes to Roosevelt Drive at the town line. Anyone who saw a similar vehicle on Route 34 around the time of the accident or witnessed the actual accident is asked to call the Derby Police Department at (203) 735-7811. Shelton-Derby | News | Dec 2021 2 Injured In 1-Vehicle Rollover Crash In Shelton: Fire Department The crash occurred just after 8 p.m. Sunday on Bridgeport Avenue, according to fire. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. In 1834, the northern half of the remaining portion (north of the present Stevenson Dam) was given to another company, the River Turnpike Company, to try to make the road profitable. Medium Gallery Reading w/Psychic Tracy Ann McGrath, Schools Closed Tuesday In Shelton Due To Snow. Route 34 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of Connecticut. DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) A Bridgeport man was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Route 8 in Derby late Saturday night, according to state police. It's a 90 degree turn going into the road. Comments. It's getting a little routine to go to a serious accident here," he said. DERBY - Detectives are still working to make a positive identification on the man who was killed after his vehicle became engulfed in flames after a head-on crash on Route 34 on Sunday. And more importantly, should tuition go toward supporting bars around the XL Center? The accident happened on Route 34 eastbound near Chapel Street in . "Unfortunately, every so often until they find a solution for this, somebody is going to get hurt or lose their life.". Derby Avenue is also known as Route 34. One man is dead and another driver seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on Route 34 on the Derby/Seymour border early Tuesday morning. Police detectives are still working to make a positive identification on the deceased male operator. Nicole C. McDonald of Housatonic Terrace, died on the scene . Route 34 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The female driver of the other car was transported from the scene to Bridgeport Hospital to be treated. "It's all ledges. 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Route 34 in Seymour was closed between the Derby city line and Route 188 for several hours because of the crash, according to Seymour police. The highways connects the New Haven and Danbury areas via the Lower Naugatuck River Valley. No additional information was available, Nicoletti said. The crash happened about 10 p.m. on Roosevelt Drive, or Route 34, near Argonne Terrace, police said. Anyone with information relating to the accident is asked to call the Derby Police Department. He was charged with failure to drive right and negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. He said he uses back roads to avoid this spot. Route 34 is 24.37 miles (39.22km) long, and extends from Washington Avenue near I-84/US 6 in Newtown to the junction of I-95 and I-91 in New Haven. The accident happened on Route 34 eastbound near Chapel Street in Derby shortly before midnight. One person has died after a crash on Route 34 in Derby on Sunday morning. Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut. Police reminded drivers to be cognizant of the workers' presence and to drive safely. DERBY, CT Route 34 was closed for several hours Tuesday morning as police investigated a fatal crash. Nicole McDonald, 25, of Seymour, was killed on Monday morning when her SUV collided with a tractor-trailer. The portion of the route between New Haven and Derby was an early toll road known as the Derby Turnpike. Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, Cannabis activists want more CT criminal cases dropped, expunged, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis. The opportunities to advance students learning are endless. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. "For the sake of the people that are dying, one life versus fixing that road," Teodosio said. Taiz Evening Prayer-A brief candlelit service of prayer, meditative singing and silence. The four-lane section in Derby, Orange, and West Haven was opened in 1940. We understand the amount of pressure and stress you are all under in these unusual circumstances, your efforts do not go unnoticed. A photo taken from across the Housatonic River shows a vehicle in flames after a fatal head-on crash with another vehicle on Route 34 in Derby on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Police said the driver; a woman in the front seat; and a little girl, a toddler who was in the back seat, were pronounced dead at the scene. The road followed the Derby Turnpike and the remaining portion of the Ousatonic Turnpike to the village of Stevenson, then the rest of modern Route 34 to Sandy Hook. All rights reserved, Hunter Accused of Killing 2 Pet Dogs in Ridgefield Appears in Court, Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-95 South in Madison, Better Health: Dr. Katherine Rotker Discusses Vasectomy Procedure, NBC & Telemundo Connecticut Job Opportunities. Due to the accident this afternoon, traffic is being rerouted down Baldwin Road for the time being, Orange police said in a Facebook post. They are considering speed to be a factor in the crash. Obviously, improvements need to be made by the state to improve that section of Route 34.". DERBY Derby police reported a man was killed after being struck by a car Thursday night. She was driving her car westbound when she hit a tractor-trailer head on. In downtown Derby, Route 34 has a junction with Route 8 at Exit 15 near the Derby-Shelton train station. An accident-reconstruction team from Derby and Shelton, along with the Connecticut state police truck squad, were called to investigate the scene. It's a very narrow road. Soon after, the road downgrades to an undivided four lane road and crosses into New Haven where the road name changes to Derby Avenue. Residents fear the next victim will be a camper coming across the street from a rec center. Frosceno said Garcia was driving the truck for DOT Foods, based in Liverpool, N.Y. Garcia was treated and released at Griffin Hospital for minor injuries, police said. "People go flying up and down this road," Butch Ezzo said. Derby residents are raising concerns after another fatal crash on Route 34. In June 2010, a similar head-on collision claimed the life of a mother of two, Marie Lepri, in the same area where Monday's crash occurred. The two-car crash happened around 10 p.m.. A fatal crash has closed Route 34 near the Derby and Seymour town line early Tuesday morning. Connecticut News 12 reports two women and a toddler were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities added. The accident. In 1935, US 202 was established and used the original path of Route 34 between Danbury and Newtown. DERBY Due to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian, the westbound lanes of Derby Avenue are closed at the intersection of Sodom Lane, police said Monday afternoon. CT-34 source: Bing 0 view Feb 10, 2022 1:35pm A man has died after a car crash in Trumbull Wednesday afternoon, police said. "My heart goes out to the friends and families of the victim and to all of the people involved in this accident. When the expressway opened, Route 34 was designated on it. To receive breaking news first, text the word nhnews to 22700. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Derby police said the accident happened. Route 34 is a state highway. Route 34 then follows the east banks of the Housatonic River as it traverses the towns of Oxford and Seymour. The corresponding westbound section along North Frontage Road is officially designated as State Road 706 but is signed as Route 34 West. The former highway right of way would be made available to development. Police said the crash happened around 11:15 a.m. on Roosevelt Drive, also known as Route 34, near Cullen's Hill Road. Police are working to postively identify the man who was killed in the vehicle. The project will extend from the reconstructed interchange with I-95/I-91 to the highway's terminus at exit 3. According to Lt. Sal Frosceno, McDonald was driving westbound in her 2013 Toyota RAV4 on Roosevelt Drive. Lenart said he knows of two to three fatal crashes on the road in the last year that the ambulance corps has responded to. The mile-long expressway segment, the Oak Street Connector, is planned to be rerouted to city streets as part of the New Haven Downtown Crossing project. A fatal crash closed Route 34 near the Derby and Seymour town line early Tuesday morning. New Havens brutalist parking garage officially turns into temporary skate park, Geno Auriemma gives bleak assessment as UConn womens basketball looks to find footing in March: 'Poorly coached team. According to police, after the preliminary investigation,the driver does not appear to be at fault. A sedan traveling west crossed over the line and collided with an SUV that was driving east, according to police. DERBY - The fire department responded to a three-car motor vehicle accident at 4:35 p.m. on Route 34 at Lakeview Terrace. Police said the road reopened around 7:40 a.m. on Thursday. DERBY >> A 25-year-old Seymour woman was killed early Monday morning after a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer truck on Route 34. Police say a box truck and an SUV struck each other on Route 34 in Derby. 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