6-7 Vehicle Crash Reported On Major Highway Monday: CT News

Good Monday morning Connecticut,

Winter returned overnight, dropping some snow and sending temperatures plummeting. Temperatures will only reach around the freezing mark Monday, and strong wind gusts will make it feel between 10-20 degrees today.

We reach 40 degrees on Tuesday, but again it will feel like 10-20 degrees with the wind chill, and we only hit 45 degrees on Wednesday. And on Thursday we reach 60 degrees, but of course there will be rain and maybe thunderstorms.

Here is a look at some trending stories across CT from this weekend:

Girl Saved From Fire By Off-Duty Firefighter

An off-duty firefighter from another town, helped save a girl from a fire, according to the town's mayor. See more about the heroics, including photos, here.

Softball Legend Dies

Among her many accomplishments, Joyce is remembered for striking out Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams in an exhibition fundraiser.>>>Read More.

Shooting Investigated: Police

A vehicle was fired at after crashing into a tree, according to police.>>>Read More.

Major Accident Causes Traffic Mess Monday Morning

CT State Police said Monday morning that a 6-7 car crash reported by Troop I at I-91 northbound in North Haven in the area of Exits 6 and 7 left most lanes closed. Motorists were asked to seek alternate routes.

All lanes in the area have reopened. There was no immediate word on any injuries involved with the crash.

UConn plays Monday night for a chance to go to the Final Four

The UConn women's basketball team (28-5) faces No. 1-seed NC State (32-3) in the NCAA Elite Eight Monday at 7 p.m. The game will air on ESPN. The game is being played in Bridgeport. (Read more here at the UConn sports website)

Pedestrian struck, killed on highway in CT, reports state

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 95 northbound in Norwalk late Friday, according to reports. The accident occurred around Exit 14, Hearst CT reported. News 12 CT reported that the person was struck while trying to cross the northbound lanes. The name of the person killed has not been released.

2 stabbed in a hotel room in Manchester, police said

Manchester police are investigating a Friday night stabbing at a local hotel. The incident took place at about 7:30 p.m. at the Homewood Suites at 109 Pavilions Drive in the Buckland Hills section of Manchester.

Two people with stab wounds were located in a room, along with one other person, authorities said. (Read more here).

Untimely death under investigation, according to a report

Police are investigating following an untimely death in Woodbury on Sunday night, WTNH News-8 reported. The death was reported shortly before 9:30 p.m.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said there is no threat to the public.
The Western District Major Crime squad is investigating the death.