Montville, CT (January 31, 2021) – Around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday night, January 30, one person was killed in a fatal crash in Montville.

According to officials, the accident took place on CT-82 when two vehicles collided with one another in the area. Police have not yet confirmed the exact circumstances that led up to the accident but said that the vehicles involved were severely damaged.

Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene of the accident. Multiple people were entrapped in both vehicles and needed to be extricated by fire crews. Serious injuries were reported in one or more victims.

One victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident as a result of their injuries.

The roadway was completely closed in the area until the scene was cleared.

No further details have been released. The investigation is currently ongoing.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Accidents in Connecticut 

Head-on collisions are some of the most horrific collisions that occur on Connecticut roads. Approximately 2% of the accidents that happen on our roads are head-on collisions. This means that these accidents do not happen as commonly as other crashes but, when they do, they lead to some of the most extensive harm to those involved. If you have lost someone you love in one of these accidents, it is important that you speak with a legal advocate who has handled these claims in the past.

Many families are unsure about where they can turn after they have lost someone they love in a collision. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder where you can turn on a financial level. A Connecticut wrongful death attorney can help you as you navigate the legal system and work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. If you have lost someone you love in a Connecticut car accident, it is important that you act quickly.

At the Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr., our dedicated and skilled attorneys are here to help you after you have lost somebody close to you in a fatal crash. Speaking with an attorney can put your claim into perspective and help you meet deadlines when it comes to your claim. Our attorneys will help you obtain compensation for aspects like medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Connecticut to find out how we can help 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.