Drivers Seriously Injured In 2-Car Crash: Stamford Police

STAMFORD, CT — Two people were seriously injured in a two-car crash in Stamford on Thursday night, which prompted the closure of High Ridge Road for several hours, according to police.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. on High Ridge Road near the intersection with Cedarwood Drive. A 2008 Chevy Suburban, driven by a 55-year-old Stamford resident, was heading southbound on High Ridge when it drifted across the centerline of the roadway and encroached into the northbound lane, police said.

The Suburban struck the front left of a northbound 2019 Cadillac SUV that was being driven by an 88-year-old New York resident, police said.

The force of the impact caused the Cadillac to be re-directed onto Cedarwood Road where it came to final rest. The Suburban was spun around and came to a final rest facing northbound on High Ridge Road, according to police.

Both vehicles suffered "very heavy damage" and both drivers had to be extricated by the Stamford Fire Department.

The drivers were taken to Stamford Hospital with what were initially believed to be critical injuries, but it was later determined that while very serious, the injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

An investigation remains open, and anyone who saw the crash or has more information is being asked to call the Stamford Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at 203-977-4712.