By Connecticut State Police, Troop F, Westbrook
Editor’s note: One woman is dead, and two others are injured after a two-car crash in Killingworth. According to officials, 79-year-old Martha Bernard of Middletown was driving south on Route 81 in Killingworth, on Tuesday July 26, 2022, just before 8:00 p.m. Her car crossed over the center median, and collided with another car head-on in the northbound lane.
Official CSP Report
Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound on Route 81 in the town of Killingworth. Vehicle #2 was traveling southbound on Route 81. While traveling straight, Vehicle #2 swerved into the northbound lane crossing over the center median. Operator #2 lost control of Vehicle #2, subsequently Vehicle #2 collided with Vehicle #1 head-on in the northbound lane. Operator #1 was transported by ambulance to Shoreline Clinic in Westbrook. Operator #2 was transported by ambulance to Shoreline Clinic and was pronounced deceased at 19:38 hours. Passenger #1 of Vehicle #2 was transported by ambulance to LifeStar and taken to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Both Vehicles were towed from the scene by Aronson’s.
This incident remains active and is currently under investigation. Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Sgt. William J. Ryan 0278
