One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Route 80 in Madison early Sunday morning, with police still working to piece together exactly what happened. Officers responded to the scene near Squires Road around 7:15 a.m., and the road has remained closed for hours as investigators examine the wreckage.
According to NBC Connecticut, officers responded to a single-vehicle deadly crash on Route 80 near Squires Road around 7:15 a.m. WTNH reports that officers responded to Route 80, east of Squires Road, pinpointing the crash site a bit more precisely along that corridor.
Road Closed For Miles As Investigation Continues
The crash forced a significant closure along one of Madison's main east-west routes. Route 80 is closed between Twin Bridge Road and the Route 80/Route 79 traffic circle, per the same NBC Connecticut report, cutting off a stretch of roadway while crews and investigators work the scene.
Madison police are investigating the crash alongside the South Central Connecticut Accident Reconstruction Team, according to the station's report. Police are working with that reconstruction team to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident, though no timeline for finishing that work has been given.
No Word Yet On Victim's Identity
As of Sunday, investigators had not released any additional details about the crash or the person who died, the outlet notes. WTNH similarly confirms that the identity of the victim has not been released, leaving the community without answers about who was lost in the crash.
Drivers in the area have been urged to steer clear of the closure entirely. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route while the investigation unfolds, a recommendation echoed across local coverage including a report from WFSB. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about it is asked to contact the Madison Police Department at 203-245-6500.
