Crime & Safety

Roue 66 in East Hampton Closed After Accident

The road is closed near Lake Vista Road.

A two-vehicle accident closed Route 66 in the vicinity of Lake Vista Road Tuesday afternoon.

The state Department of Transportation reports that the crash happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. It is currently unknown when the road will open up to traffic.

The Middletown Press reports that one person was taken to the hospital.

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Fox CT reports that there was a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian near Paul and Sandy’s Too Nursery. The driver was seriously injured.

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