Man Led Cops On Chase in Stolen Car Before Serious Newtown Crash, Police Say: UPDATE

NEWTOWN, CT — Rte. 25 was closed Tuesday night after a stolen car crossed over into the opposite lane following a police chase and crashed into another car, according to Connecticut State Police.

At around 9:01 a.m., Rasheim Lewis, 32, of Danbury was trying to evade Monroe police who tried to stop the 2000 Honda Civic he was driving because it was reported stolen, state police allege. While traveling north on Rte. 25, Lewis attempted to negotiate a turn when he crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and hit a Mercedes Benz driven by a 46-year-old Sandy Hook woman.

Lewis was transported to Danbury Hospital for serious injuries. The woman suffered minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital. The crash closed the road for several hours.

The collision occurred just in front of the Sand Hill Plaza in the intersection of Bryan Lane. The plaza is home to Super Stop and Shop, Olympia Sports and is across the street from the Five Guys restaurant. The described crash location was just minutes from the Monroe border and near the Rte. 59 intersection into Easton.

The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating the crash, and is asking anyone with knowledge of the situation to contact Trooper Mark DiCocco at 203-630-8079 or at Mark.DiCocco@ct.gov.

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