Kenneth Gibb, 46, dies after his car crashes into the Farmington River off of West River Road in Barkhamsted, Connecticut
Modified Date:
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 12:26pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
1 dead after car crashes into river
One person is dead after their car left West River Road in Barkhamsted and went into the Farmington River.
One dead after car crashes in river in Barkhamsted
A dog who was in the car at the time of the crash is expected to recover.
Police confirm driver dies in Barkhamsted after car goes into river
It appears that only one person was in the car at the time of the crash, but she could not confirm whether any other person was involved.
State Police: 1 Dead After Car Veers Off Road And Into River In Barkhamsted
Firefighters were working to rescue at least one unresponsive occupant about 1:20 p.m., she said.
UPDATED: Barkhamsted man identified in fatal crash
State police have identified the driver who was killed in the car that went over an embankment off of West River Road and into the Farmington River this afternoon.
Police identify driver killed in Barkhamstead river crash
Fire crews from several area departments rushed to the scene with water rescue gear, but Gibb was fatally injured in the accident.
Kenneth Gibb, 46, was the lone occupant of West River Road went it veered off the roadway down an embankment and into a the Farmington River Wednesday afternoon, trapping Gibb inside. The accident occurred at about 1:10 p.m. in the Riverton section of town, and emergency crews worked to free Gibb from the car. Life Star helicopter was called to the scene, but Gibb did not survive. Anyone who witness the accident is asked to call State Police at 860-626-7900.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Kenneth Gibb
Roadway:
West River RoadCity:
Barkhamsted, CTCounty:
Litchfield County, CTArea:
Hartford & New Haven, CT
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