New London, CT (March 3, 2021) – Around 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday night, March 2, a car crash with injuries occurred at an intersection in New London.

According to police, the accident took place at the Chelsea Groton Bank Building at the intersection of Bank Street and Montauk Avenue. Police confirmed that a pickup truck ran into the building, striking a steel column.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. Two of three people inside the vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. Their injuries were deemed serious in nature.

The roadway was blocked in the area for a period of time.

No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accidents in Connecticut 

Intersections are dangerous places across the entire U.S., with these accidents happening every week throughout Connecticut. In just one year’s time in the U.S., over 2.5 million intersection accidents took place due to the reckless acts of others. When drivers are speeding and driving distracted, a car accident could occur at an intersection in the blink of an eye. Being hurt in a car accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. Because of this, it is imperative that you seek the help of an accident attorney.

Far too many individuals breeze through stop signs and stop lights every year in the state of Connecticut. Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured and hospitalized due to intersection accidents throughout Connecticut. Some of the most life-altering injuries that result from these crashes include spinal cord injuries, TBIs, broken bones, paralysis, and more. These injuries can land you in the hospital or keep you from returning to work for an extended period of time. It is crucial that victims speak with a Connecticut car accident attorney about their personal injury claim as soon as possible.

The aftermath of a car accident can impact your life in many ways, which is why our attorneys at the Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. are here to assist you. We believe that you have every right to hold a party responsible for the harm that they have caused you in the midst of an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for aspects like medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. We are here for you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Connecticut to find out how we can assist you at (860) 231-9535.

Note: The Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. uses outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These independent sources include news broadcasts and news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts regarding serious accidents that occur in and around Connecticut.  Our team of writers has not independently verified the specific details surrounding this accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is inaccurate, please notify us immediately and we will make the correction to reflect the most accurate information available as soon as possible.  

Disclaimer: Attorney Michael L. Chambers, Jr. has been in private practice for more than twenty years, and he and his team have taken pride in serving his community. The goal in writing these posts is to bring awareness to the dangers associated with driving and operating various motor vehicles in Connecticut in hopes that drivers will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being involved in a serious accident. None of the information provided in this post should be considered legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.