Fatal Route 15 Crashes Near Exit 13
Key Questions
What caused the fatal crash on Route 15 Northbound near Exit 13?
An unidentified woman was killed in the passenger seat of a Honda that veered off Route 15 NB, hit a tree, and caught fire late Tuesday, April 1. The 64-year-old male driver from Bridgeport was hospitalized in non-critical condition.
What happened in the secondary crash involving a state police cruiser?
A 17-year-old driving a BMW slammed into an unoccupied state police cruiser during a shutdown, causing the BMW to catch fire. The driver was taken to Stamford Hospital, and state police are investigating while seeking witnesses.
What is the focus of the Connecticut State Police announcement related to these crashes?
Connecticut State Police announced distracted driving enforcement amid these incidents. The crashes serve as a major public safety and commuter alert.
Unidentified woman killed in Honda crash late Apr1; 64yo driver injured; 17yo BMW hits police cruiser. New Apr9: 19yo Norwalk woman DUI crash (.19 BAC) Old Stamford Rd/Pkwy border reinforces risks. State police probe/witnesses; distracted driving enforcement. Major commuter safety alert.