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A 79-year-old Old Lyme man has died after a crash on Saturday morning.  State police said John Leonard, 79, of Old Lyme, was involved in a one-car crash on Town Woods Road, near Burr Road, in Old Lyme around 7 a.m. Saturday and hit a guide rail and several trees before going down an embankment.  Leonard was pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police. They are investigating. Get the latest from NBC Connecticut anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC Connecticut on Twitter … [Read more...] about 79-Year-Old Man Killed in Old Lyme Crash

Drivers traveling on Interstate 91 South in Rocky Hill should expect lanes closures and delays Saturday night and all southbound lanes will be shut down for several hours on Sunday morning.  State police said, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, the Interstate 91 South Elm Street Bridge Replacement will begin and there will be one lane of traffic, starting at exit 24.  Heat Waves Fall Hardest on Poor and Elderly, Experts Say From 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, all lanes will be closed at exit 24 for installation of the new Route 160 bridge.  Traffic will be detoured through Rocky Hill, Route 99 to West Street to exit 23.  CT Travel Smart warns drivers to avoid I-91 South in Rocky Hill early Sunday morning.  Get the latest from NBC Connecticut anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC Connecticut on Twitter … [Read more...] about I-91 South in Rocky Hill to Shut Down for Hours Sunday Morning

Famed architect Cesar Pelli has died at 92. The Argentine-American who made New Haven home was 92 and Connecticut is responding to the loss of the man who was known the world over for designing some of the world's tallest and most iconic buildings.  “New Haven today mourns the passing of Cesar Pelli who, with his amazing design team, created signature skylines in cities all over the world,” New Haven Mayor Toni Harp said in a statement. “New Haven-based @PCPArch designs the most beautiful and timeless buildings, including Malone Engineering at Yale and NHPS’ very own Cooperative Arts High School.”  Pelli was the former dean of the Yale University School of Architecture and a lecturer at the school, where he received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree.  The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the Pelli's best-known works. The twin 1,483-foot-tall skyscrapers are among the world's tallest buildings. He is also known for … [Read more...] about Connecticut Reacts to Death of Famed Architect Cesar Pelli

A Bridgeport police officer who was previously arrested on domestic violence charges has now been charged with sexual assault. Shelton police said the victim reported on June 29 that 29-year-old Stephen Figueroa held her against her will at his apartment. Police had been called to the apartment that night, but did not make contact with anyone at the address. Authorities investigated further and said Figueroa is accused of sexually assaulting the victim. He was initially charged with third-degree assault, second-degree threatening, second-degree unlawful restraint as well as risk of injury to a minor because a 2-month-old baby was inside the apartment at the time. Heat Waves Fall Hardest on Poor and Elderly, Experts Say On Saturday, Shelton police arrested Figueroa, who has also been charged with first-degree sexual assault. He was released on a $75,000 bond and is due in Derby Superior Court on July 22. Bridgeport police earlier confirmed Figueroa is an officer with their … [Read more...] about Bridgeport Police Officer Charged With Sexual Assault

Several parks and beaches have reached parking capacity as the heat intensifies. Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union, Gardner Lake State Park in Salem, Miller's Pond State Park in Durham, Pattaconk recreation area in Cockaponset State Forest, Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown and Squantz Pond in New Fairfield have reached parking capacity. No new vehicles are being allowed in. “We understand many people venture here to spend time at the park. Unfortunately, once the park is closed there’s not much you will be able to do to get into the park,” the Facebook post for Squantz Pond State Parksays.  Heat Waves Fall Hardest on Poor and Elderly, Experts Say They are asking anyone who planned to head to the pond to avoid parking along state and town roads, parking lots, lawns, in driveways or other tow away zones and not unload vehicles in the street.  There is also a beach closure in East Lyme, but it is because of bacteria levels. Elevated bacteria … [Read more...] about Several Beaches, Ponds Reach Parking Capacity