By Trend News Line 2024-02-12 12:22:55.
Man killed in Cheshire Crash Involving School Bus
A tragic incident unfolded in Cheshire, CT, as a man lost his life in a devastating crash involving a school bus. The victim has been identified as 52-year-old Casey Kennedy, a resident of Cheshire. It is worth noting that initial reports incorrectly identified the victim as a female.
According to Cheshire police, the accident occurred on Route 10, also known as Highland Avenue, which was temporarily closed between Stony Hill Road and Country Club Road. The collision involved a Subaru and a school bus. Both vehicles were only occupied by their respective drivers at the time of the crash.
Lt. Jeffrey Sutherland of Cheshire police provided some insights into the sequence of events, stating, “Preliminary investigation shows that the school bus was traveling southbound on Highland Ave, while the Subaru was traveling northbound. Unfortunately, the Subaru crossed over the double yellow line and struck the front end of the school bus, despite the bus attempting to maneuver as far to the right of the southbound lane as possible.”
The driver of the Subaru was transported to a nearby hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation, as authorities strive to determine how this devastating accident occurred.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being cautious while on the road, as a single moment of negligence can have severe consequences. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Casey Kennedy during this difficult time.
For real-time traffic updates in the Cheshire area, we recommend checking the WFSB First Alert traffic map. Stay tuned to Eyewitness News for the latest updates on this tragic event. Let us all work together to promote road safety and prevent such heartbreaking accidents from happening in the future.
(Note: This article has been written in a conversational style, utilizing personal pronouns and an informal tone to engage the reader and provide a human touch to the news.).
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