Stamford, CT (December 21, 2020) – Around 3:20 p.m. on Monday afternoon, December 21, one person was killed in a fatal accident in Stamford.

According to police, the accident involved two vehicles and happened at 455 Hope Street around a local shopping center. A 50-year-old was driving his Nissan Pathfinder and traveling southbound around the area of the shopping center when his vehicle collided with a minivan being driven by a 55-year-old.

Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene where they found that the driver of the Nissan was unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at Stamford Hospital.

The driver of the minivan was injured and rushed to Stamford Hospital for treatment.

The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.

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

Fatal Accidents in Connecticut 

Hundreds of people are killed in fatal Connecticut car accidents every single year. In fact, in just 2015 alone, approximately 283 people were killed in car accidents throughout the state. Some of the most common reasons for car accidents that lead to fatalities include driver distractions, drunk driving, speeding, drowsy driving, and more. It is not easy to move forward after you have lost somebody that you love in a fatal collision. Because of this, you should have a knowledgeable attorney on your side.

It is true that compensation will not bring back a loved one whose life has been taken in a fatal accident but it can help you move forward on a financial level after a collision. This is especially true if you are left grieving the loss of your loved one, wondering how you are going to move forward. Many families are pushed into these complex and challenging positions every single year, wondering where they will turn after losing a loved one. It is essential that you seek the help of a Connecticut wrongful death attorney after losing someone you love in an accident. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in Connecticut at https://mchamberslaw.com/testimonials/.

Our attorneys at the Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. are here to help you after you have lost somebody closest to you in a fatal accident. It can be devastating to lose somebody close to you and you might wonder what options you have during this challenging time. We will help you obtain compensation for aspects like medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact a Connecticut accident attorney at (860) 231-9535 to find out how we can assist you.

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.