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Fatal crash occurred on Route 8 in Trumbull Friday morning

A Mercedes-Benz was traveling southbound near Exit 6 when it veered onto the shoulder and struck a rock wall. The driver was seriously injured; the passenger died.
Credit: Trumbull Police Department

TRUMBULL, Conn. — Connecticut State Police report that a fatal car crash happened in Trumbull on Friday morning.

A 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4matic being driven by 60-year-old Bridgeport man was travelling southbound on Route 8, prior to Exit 6. 

Around 11:07 a.m., the vehicle veered suddenly into the grassy right shoulder for an unknown reason, according to state police.

The Mercedes-Benz then struck a rock wall. State police say the driver was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital with serious injuries.

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The front seat passenger, 40-year-old Maria Nieves, of Bridgeport, was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Police say Nieves was pronounced dead by St. Vincent’s Medical Center Emergency Room staff.

The State of Connecticut Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Squad arrived at the scene to aid in the investigation.

State police say the crash is still under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Troop G at 203-696-2500.

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