[New] 10/16/23:
The victim in the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Sunday, October 15, 2023 has been identified as Anthony James Moran, age 33, of Bridgeport. Moran was the passenger in a red Lexus SC 430 convertible that was being driven by a 22-year-old Trumbull man, which struck a maroon Chrysler 300 S that was driven by a 46-year-old Trumbull man who was the only occupant in his vehicle.
Preliminary police investigation determined that the Chrysler was traveling Southerly on White Plains Road (Route 127) towards the Route 25 Southbound entrance ramp. The Lexus was traveling Northerly on White Plains Road towards the Route 25 entrance. As the Lexus approached another vehicle that was stopped in the left travel lane waiting to turn left onto the Route 25 Southbound entrance ramp, the Lexus swerved left around the stopped vehicle, by traveling Northerly in the Southbound Lane when it then stuck the Chrysler head-on.
The impact caused the Chrysler to spin around coming to rest facing Northerly in the Southbound Lane, and the Lexus spun and rolled coming to rest on its driver’s side, which caused both occupants to be ejected, and resulted in the fatal injuries to Moran. The driver of the Chrysler was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, and the driver of the Lexus was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital where they were treated for their injuries.
The accident scene consisted of the intersection of White Plains Road at the Route 25 Southbound entrance ramp. As of this time, no charges have been filed as the Trumbull and Fairfield Police Department’s Traffic Divisions are currently investigating this incident.
[Update] 10/15/23:
At approximately 9:00 PM, the area of White Plains Road (Route 127), near Route 25, between Reservoir Avenue and Brock Street has been reopened. Traffic flow has since returned to normal and the detours around the area of White Plains Road are no longer in effect.
[ORIGINAL] 10/15/23:
Trumbull Police are now on the scene of a two-car motor vehicle crash on White Plains Road (Route 127) in Trumbull. The crash involves serious injuries and the roadway in this area will be closed for several hours. White Plains Road will be closed between Reservoir Avenue and Brock Street until further notice.
The Trumbull Police received several 911 calls, on Sunday, October 10, at approximately 3:30 PM, reporting a two-car motor vehicle accident on White Plains Road (Route 127) near the entrance ramp to Route 25 Southbound. A convertible and a sedan collided causing heavy damage to both vehicles with the convertible coming to rest on its side.
The only occupant of the sedan, and one passenger of the convertible were transported to area hospitals, however the other occupant of the convertible sustained fatal injuries.
First responding Trumbull police officers rendered medical aid to the victims and secured the scene. Trumbull EMS and Nelson Ambulance also arrived on scene to treat and eventually transport the two (2) victims to area hospitals. Trumbull Center Fire Department also arrived on scene to assist and secure the scene.
The Trumbull and Fairfield Police Department’s Traffic Divisions are currently investigating this incident. The cause of the accident and cause of death have not been determined at this time. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notification.