Man dies in crash on Route 7 South in Norwalk: CSP

NORWALK, Conn. – A man died in a crash on Route 7 South in Norwalk on Wednesday, according to Connecticut State Police.

Based on preliminary information, State Police said the crash occurred at 12:03 p.m. and involved a 2012 Nissan Maxima S/sv that was traveling in the left lane of three near Exit 2 in Norwalk.

For an unknown reason, the Nissan left the left lane, crossed the other two lanes and the bleeding area of ​​the No. 2 driveway before colliding with a metal guardrail on the right shoulder.

State Police identified the driver as Fred Hunter, 80, of Wilton, who Norwalk EMS pronounced dead at the scene minutes after the crash.

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The State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team was on scene to assist in the investigation.

Any witnesses or anyone with body camera video is asked by State Police to contact Trooper Michael Federowicz #1276 at Troop G in Bridgeport at 203-696-2300 or email at [email protected].

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