Husband, Wife Both Die After Hit-And-Run Accident: CT News Digest

Good Thursday morning Connecticut,

A sad news update to a tragic story that began on Friday. On Friday night, James and Barbara Tamborra, both 81, of Shelton, were leaving a wake at the Miller-Ward Funeral Home in Seymour when a hit-and-run driver struck them both, police have said.

James Tamborra was killed, while his wife, Barbara, was in critical condition. Barbara Tamborra died Wednesday night as a result of her injuries, her family told media outlets including NBC Connecticut.

The driver of the hit-and-run vehicle remains at-large, police said. A police officer was assisting the elderly couple in crossing the road in front of the funeral home at the time of the accident. The officer wasn't injured.

The Tamborra family has made an emotional plea for the driver to turn themselves in, according to Fox 61. Ken Tamborra, the couple's son, said he was planning on celebrating Christmas with his parents and he said this was a "senseless tragedy," and he pleaded for the driver to come forward and allow the family closure.

Ken Tamborra said of his parents, “They weren’t just mom and dad. They’re grandparents and great grandparents. They’re good, local Connecticut people, grew up in the area, lived in the area, lived here their whole lives. My father is an Air Force vet. My mother is active in the church," according to WFSB 3 TV.

Police have released video of the suspect's vehicle.

Read more on this story at NBC CT, WFSB 3 TV, and Fox 61.

From 60s to a wintry mix on Saturday for some of us

Another odd forecast for us. It will be sunny later on Thursday, with temperatures into the low 60s. It will be sunny and warm on Friday with temperatures in the mid 50s, and then parts of the state will see snow, sleet and rain on Saturday. And then back to really cold temperatures on Sunday.

Northern CT forecast details for Saturday via the National Weather Service

Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 4am.

Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow...New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before midnight, then rain likely between midnight and 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Low around 32...

Interior southern CT forecast details for Saturday via the National Weather Service

Friday Night: A chance of rain after 1am, mixing with sleet after 4am.

Saturday: Rain, snow, and sleet likely before 10am, then rain and sleet between 10am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm...New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain, mainly before 1am.

I-95 corridor towns:

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.

Saturday: Rain. High near 43...New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain, mainly before 1am...New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Here are the live traffic conditions across Connecticut's major roadways Thursday morning:

KILLINGLY - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 41 and 38 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 9:06 am.

TOLLAND - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 68 and 67 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 7:28 am.

UNION - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound from Exit 74 to the Mass State Line, (0.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 7:52 am.

PLAINVILLE - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 35 and 32 (4.0 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 8:59 am.

WINDSOR - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 34 and 33 (1.2 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 9:01 am.

EAST HAVEN - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 51 and 47 (1.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 8:51 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 17 and 5 (11.7 miles). Reported Thursday, December 16 at 6:44 am.

NEW HAVEN - Crash (1 Vehicle) on I-95 Southbound between Exits 46 and 44. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 9:10 am.

BRISTOL - RT 229 CLOSED between RONZO RD & ENTERPRISE DR because of Crash CAR INTO POLE (1 Vehicle). Reported Thursday, December 16 at 3:26 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40B and 36 (3.8 miles). Reported Thursday, December 16 at 7:10 am.

MARLBOROUGH - Road Work on RT2 Westbound between Exits 13 and 11 (4.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 7:30 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on RT2 Eastbound Founders Bridge outbound ramp to I84 eastbound in effect today until 3:00 pm. Expect lane closures. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 9:08 am.

THOMASTON - Road Work on RT8 Southbound between Exits 39 and 38 (1.4 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 7:27 am.

NAUGATUCK - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 29 and 30 (1.9 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. Expect lane closures. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 9:08 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on RT9 Southbound between Exits 15 and 13 (0.5 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, December 16 at 8:22 am.

WESTBROOK - Route 1 Boston Post Road CLOSED at Seaside Avenue because of Crash (1 Vehicle vs Pole). Reported Wednesday, December 15 at 3:03 pm.