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2 People Hospitalized After Crash in Tolland
Two people were taken to the hospital after a car crash in Tolland Sunday afternoon. The Tolland Fire Department said a car crash happened in the area of Goose Lane and Merrow Road. Officials said two people were injured but the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Drivers were asked to avoid the area. The scene has…
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Road Closed in Tolland Due to Crash
The Tolland Fire Department is on the scene of a two-car motor vehicle accident on Crystal Lake Road. Crystal Lake Road is currently closed between Tolland Stage Road and Doyle Road. It’s unknown if there are any injuries. More information will be provided.
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Man Convicted of Decades-Old Murder of Daughter After Conviction for Wife's Death
A man who was convicted of his wife’s murder has now also been convicted of killing his daughter in Connecticut.
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Crystal Lake Road in Tolland Closed for Extended Period After Car Crashes Into Pole
Part of Crystal Lake Road in Tolland is closed for an extended period of time after a car crashed into a pole on Wednesday morning. Firefighters are at the scene of the crash on Crystal Lake Road near Doyle Road, according to Tolland Alert. At this time, Crystal Lake Road is closed between Hurlbut Road and Doyle Road. Doyle Road…
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Tree Falls on Car in Tolland
A tree fell on a car in Tolland early Friday morning. Tolland Alert Tweeted that the tree fell on a car on Crystal Lake Road around 3:30 a.m. Friday. Crews were working to remove the tree. No additional information was available.
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Several Truck Crashes Reported on Snowy Connecticut Highways
Several tractor-trailers crashed on Connecticut highways as heavy snow came down just prior to a tractor-trailer ban going into effect early Saturday morning.
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Multiple Tractor-Trailer Crashes Close Snowy Connecticut Highways
State police responded to multiple tractor-trailer accidents on Connecticut highways early Saturday as heavy snow fell across the state. A tractor-trailer rolled over on I-95 North in East Lyme near Exit 74 around 2:30 a.m. The highway was shut down for about an hour as crews worked to clear the truck. A truck crash closed I-84 West near Exit 40…
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Tolland Daycare Closed For the Week After Positive COVID-19 Case, Staff Quarantine
A daycare in Tolland is closed through Jan. 10 after someone in one of their classrooms tested positive for COVID-19. Several staff members at the Tolland Kids Academy Child Center were directly exposed to the individual and need to quarantine for 10 days as a result, owner Lori Jackman said. Someone within the two-year-old classroom tested positive for the virus…
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2 People Evaluated for Injuries After Camper Overturns on I-84 West on Vernon/Tolland Line
Two people were evaluated for injuries after a camper overturned on Interstate 84 west on the Vernon/Tolland town line on Saturday. Dispatchers said the camper was overturned right before exit 67. According to dispatchers, two people were evaluated for injuries. It appears neither person suffered injuries in the incident. Part of the highway was closed for a short period of…
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Truck Hits Bridge, Spills Cement Powder on I-84 in Tolland During Rain
Part of Interstate 84 West in Tolland was closed for several hours after a truck hit a bridge, sending cement powder onto the road during passing showers, according to state police. The Tolland Fire Department said they were dispatched to the area of the Old Cathole Road overpass at approximately 11:30 a.m. When crews arrived, they found out that a…
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State Police Investigate Car Fire With Serious Injuries in Tolland
Connecticut state police are investigating a car fire involving serious injuries in Tolland. Troop C Tolland responded to the area of 62 Merrow Road, also known as Route 195, at approximately 7:40 p.m. for the report of a vehicle fire. Troopers at the scene said it appears there are serious injuries. It is unknown what caused the fire.
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I-84 West in Tolland Closed, Injuries Reported
All lanes of Interstate 84 West are closed in Tolland after a three-vehicle crash and injuries are reported, according to state police. State police said the crash is in the area of exit 70 and they are asking drivers to take a different route. Tolland Alert reported that there is heavy damage and Lifestar medical transport helicopter has been called.
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One Transported to the Hospital After Tolland Crash
One person was transported to the hospital after a car accident in Tolland late Sunday night. Officials said they responded to Interstate 84 eastbound in the area of exit 68 for a car rollover. One person was transported to the hospital. Their extent of injuries is unknown at this time. No additional information was immediately available.
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I-84 West Closed in Tolland After Crash
All three lanes of Interstate 84 West in Tolland are closed after a crash. State police said the lanes are closed between exits 68 and 67 and traffic is getting by in the breakdown lane only.
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South Windsor Officer Dies After Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash
A South Windsor police officer has died more than two weeks after he was involved in a crash on his motorcycle with a suspected intoxicated driver. Officer Ben Lovett was off duty and riding his motorcycle in Tolland on June 26 just after 1 a.m. when the crash happened at the intersection of Hunter Road and Crystal Lake Road, according…
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Police Talk About Challenge in Stopping Joyriding Car Thieves
Dash cam video provided by Glastonbury Police shows just a couple seconds of high-speed chaos stirred up by five teens taken into custody in Glastonbury this weekend. “They were wearing full ski masks and t-shirts in the summer, so it was very scary for a lot residents to see these individuals running around their neighborhoods,” said Lt. Corey Davis. The…
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Police Talk About Challenge in Stopping Joyriding Car Thieves
Police said they are having trouble putting a stop to the thefts of cars around the state.
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Police ID Man Killed in Crash in Tolland
Connecticut State Police have identified a man who was killed in a crash in Tolland on Memorial Day. Investigators said 23-year-old Ryan Bard, of Tolland, was traveling westbound in the right lane on Route 74 in Tolland around 5:15 a.m. when he lost control, veered off of the side of the road and hit a tree. The crash closed Route…
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9-Year-Old Seriously Injured in ATV Crash in Tolland: Police
A 9-year-old girl has serious injuries and was flown to the hospital after an ATV crashed on a dirt trail off Mountain Spring Road in Tolland Monday night. State police said a 30-year-old Manchester man was driving the ATV with three children on it when he lost control on a curve just after 8 p.m. and hit a tree. The…
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Crash Closes Route 74 in Tolland
A crash has closed Route 74 in Tolland. Route 74, or Tolland Stage Road, is closed between Evergreen Avenue and Skungamaug Road for a serious crash, according to Tolland Alert, and they are urging people to avoid the area. CT Travel Smart says the crash was reported just after 6 a.m. and one vehicle is involved.