Teen Dies in Danbury Crash

Police are investigating a crash on Route 7 that killed a 19-year-old Danbury woman.

Mayra Tenesaca was driving southbound on Route 7 in Danbury when she swerved across the onramp at exit 7, police said.

Her car crossed onto the grass, hitting a guard rail on the right shoulder and Tenesaca was ejected.

The car continued forward and crossed both northbound lanes, hitting a light pole on the shoulder of Route 7 northbound. The car was totaled.

Tenesaca was pronounced dead at the scene.  She was not wearing a seatbelt, police said.

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