Newtown Police Log Incidents Include Head-On Crash And Criminal Charges

NEWTOWN, CT — Newtown Police documented multiple winter-weather crashes, two utility pole strikes, parking lot collisions and several criminal cases stemming from motor vehicle violations and active warrants, according to department summaries.

Mirror Collision And Parking Lot Crashes

On Feb. 11 at about 12:23 p.m., officers responded to a private property collision near Queen Street. A Tesla Model Y was pulling into a marked parking space when the driver of a parked Jaguar opened the driver-side door, causing the two vehicles to make contact. Both sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported, and no fault was assigned because the incident occurred on private property.

Earlier that morning at about 11:33 a.m., a Jeep Grand Cherokee backed out of a marked stall at 228 South Main St. and made contact with an unoccupied Ford Maverick parked across the lane. Minor damage was reported, and no enforcement action was taken because the crash occurred on private property.

Icy Road Conditions Lead To Multiple Spinouts

Several crashes were attributed to icy or snow-covered roads.

On Feb. 11 at 8:16 a.m., a Hyundai Tucson traveling northbound on Swamp Road drove off the right side of the roadway while negotiating a curve and struck multiple traffic signs. The vehicle sustained functional front-end damage and was towed. No injuries were reported. The motorist received a verbal warning for traveling too fast for icy road conditions.

At about 6:26 a.m. the same day, a Subaru Crosstrek traveling northbound on Toddy Hill Road went off the roadway into a snow bank and struck a metal pipe concealed beneath the snow. No injuries were reported. The operator received a verbal warning for traveling too fast for conditions.

On Feb. 10 at about 11:20 a.m., a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 traveling westbound on Butterfield Road lost control on a curve, crossed the roadway and struck a Frontier utility pole. The driver was transported by Newtown EMS to Danbury Hospital with suspected minor injuries. A verbal warning was issued for traveling too fast for conditions.

Head-On And Intersection Collisions

Police also investigated more significant crashes.

On Feb. 7 at 7:26 a.m., a Honda CR-V traveling southbound on Toddy Hill Road crossed the center line and struck another Honda CR-V traveling northbound head-on. One vehicle required towing. Neither driver reported injuries. The motorist who crossed the dividing line received infractions for traveling too fast for conditions and failure to remain in the proper lane.

On Feb. 10 at 7:20 a.m., a Jeep Grand Cherokee turning left from Taunton Lane onto Mt. Pleasant Road collided with a Tesla Model 3 traveling eastbound. The Jeep driver sustained minor visible injuries and was evaluated by EMS but declined hospital transport. An infraction was issued for failure to yield while making a left turn.

On Feb. 11 at 9:47 a.m., two vehicles traveling in opposite directions on Nunnawauk Road collided side mirrors while passing near Mile Hill Road South. Police were unable to determine fault. No injuries were reported.

Criminal Cases And Warrants

In addition to crash investigations, police reported several criminal matters.

On Feb. 14, Heather Angell, 44, of Woodbury, turned herself in on an active warrant related to a previous evading responsibility case on Church Hill Road. She was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Danbury Superior Court on Feb. 26.

Previously reported incidents during the same period included charges for operating under suspension, forgery, identity theft, larceny by extortion and violation of probation, as well as additional rear-end collisions and weather-related roadway departures.

Across all the incidents, most crashes resulted in property damage only. Injuries reported were described as minor, and enforcement actions varied depending on roadway conditions, driver statements and whether incidents occurred on public roads or private property.