[UPDATE] 01/15/24:
The driver involved in the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 15, 2023, and claimed the life of a 33-year-old Bridgeport man, has been arrested by Trumbull police. Jacob Ryan Kapteina, age 22, of Old Dike Road, Trumbull, turned himself in to the Trumbull police on Friday, January 12, 2024, to face charges regarding the incident.
Kapteina was then arrested and charged with Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Failure to Drive Right, Unsafe Passing, and Failure to Wear Seatbelt. He was released after posting a court set $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on January 19, 2024.
[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 Traffic flow has since returned to normal and the detours around the area of White Plains Road are no longer in effect.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.