Connecticut State Police said a man has died after crashing into an embankment on Route 8 in Watertown Monday afternoon.
Troopers said they were called to Route 8 South for a one-car crash near the exit 38 on-ramp.
A car veered off the right side of the highway and crashed into a rock ledge embankment. The car then rolled onto its side where it eventually stopped, according to police.
The driver, 50-year-old John Wujcik, of Terryville, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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The accident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop L by calling 860-626-7900.
