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CSP continue enhanced holiday traffic enforcement
Connecticut State Police have released statistics from the enhanced traffic enforcement for the Independence Day holiday period through 8:00 a.m. Friday. Troopers have reported 2,953 calls for service with 130 motor vehicle assists.
Man killed riding motorcycle in Trumbull
A man is dead after state police say he was struck by another vehicle while riding a motorcycle Wednesday night in Trumbull. Troopers say around 10:20 p.m., Abraham Martinez, 43, of Naugatuck, was riding on Route 25 southbound near exit 6.
AG Tong probes Capulet Fest, which was moved and scaled back with little notice
AG William Tong is investigating as ticketholders for last weekend’s Capulet Fest music event have been trying to get their money back after the festival was moved to an alternate location without much notice, scaled back and eventually shortened.
Southington bar to close after past incidents
A Southington night spot that had been the scene of past trouble is shutting its doors for good. 75 Center says on its Facebook page “due to unfortunate circumstances we are going to be locking our doors Wednesday, July 3rd for the last time.”
Calls for additional enforcement after recent deaths of those working on state highways
Those who attended a news conference Tuesday on safe driving said the message is simple: slow down, move over, and pay attention. The gathering was held at the Interstate 91 rest stop in Wallingford
Hartford man charged in deadly hit-and-run of toddler
Hartford man charged in deadly hit-and-run of toddler.
Officials: state DOT worker killed in another case of reckless driving
The roadside death of a Connecticut Department of Transportation worker has led to renewed calls for drivers to pay attention and heed the state’s Move Over law. Multiple officials call it another case of reckless driving.
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