Crime & Safety

Avon Route 44 Closed Due To Crash

A busy road is closed Tuesday morning due to an accident.

AVON, CT - Route 44 is closed Tuesday morning in the area of Avon Mountain Road and Wright Drive, according to police. A tractor-trailer rollover caused the closure.

The truck driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Police said westbound lanes will likely be closed for the next six to eight hours.

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