1 Injured in Truck Accident on Church Hill Rd. in Redding, CT

Redding, CT — January 16, 2024, one person was injured in a truck accident at around 9:00 in the morning along Church Hill Road.

According to authorities, one person was traveling in an 18-wheeler along Church Hill Road in the vicinity east of the Black Rock Turnpike approaching a curve in the road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, possibly due to snowy road conditions, the vehicle was unable to safely navigate the curve in the roadway. The 18-wheeler allegedly veered off of the right side of the road and collided with a tree. Pictures taken of the scene which have been published in the news depict the extensive damage to the 18-wheeler resulting from the crash. The occupant of the vehicle was reportedly entrapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated upon arrival of emergency personnel. The victim was then transported to a local medical facility in order to receive immediate treatment. They were later transferred to an area hospital in for additional care.

Further details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.