Crime & Safety
2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-95 In Stonington, IDs Released
Three cars were involved in the horrific wrong-way fatal crash Saturday night.
STONINGTON, CT — A Hamden man, who was a beloved former head football coach in East Haven and New Haven, and a Bristol man are dead after a horrific wrong-way accident last night on Interstate 95 southbound between exits 91 and 90 in Stonington. The highway was shut down for six hours.
The accident occurred at 6:15 p.m. Saturday. According to Fox 61, Larry Stallings, 32, of Bristol, was the wrong-way driver and his car crashed head-on with Melvin Wells' car. Wells, 55, of Hamden, and Stallings were both killed in the crash, and their vehicles struck another car carrying six people, according to Fox 61. No major injuries occurred to the occupants in the third vehicle.
East Haven High School Yellowjackets said, "East Haven High School mourns the passing of former Head Football Coach, Melvin Wells. Coach Wells had a profound impact on many student-athletes during his time at EHHS. Guidance Counselors and Social Workers will be available for counseling services for students when we return to school. Counseling services will be available in the Guidance Office. Our thoughts are with the Wells' family during this very difficult time."
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East Haven High School mourns the loss of former Head Football Coach, Melvin Wells. He had a profound impact on many student-athletes during his time at EHHS. Guidance Counselors and Social Workers will be available for counseling services for students when we return to school.
— East Haven HS (@EHHSPrincipal) March 3, 2019
Coach, you will be missed but never forgotten. Your love of the game, commitment to your athletes & compassion for all, has made a lasting impact in our lives and community. Rest In Peace my friend. @EHHS_FOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/CJRkiX3vS8
— East Haven AD (@EHavenAthletics) March 3, 2019
On behalf of the Bulkeley Football Program we offer or strongest condolences to Coach Wells family. A true pillar in the New Haven Community and mentor of BHS Head Coach Teriko Roberts... The lives of kids in New Haven, Hartford, etc (our kids) are better for have had known him. pic.twitter.com/XMdoluiHlk
— Bulkeley Football (@BulkeleyTeriko) March 3, 2019
STONINGTON, CT — Interstate 95 southbound in Stonington is closed between exits 91 and 90 because of a motor vehicle accident, according to the state Department of Transportation.
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Two vehicle are involved in the accident which was reported around 6:30 p.m. It's expected that the accident may take up until 10 p.m. to clear.
WFSB 3 TV reports that it's a wrong-way accident and that the LifeStar helicopter was called to the scene. Serious injuries are reported in the accident, WTNH News 8 reports.
Wrong way crash involving multiple vehicles has shut down I-95 south between exits 91 and 90 in Stonington as per @CT_STATE_POLICE. Two @LIFESTAR_CT helicopters have been called to the scene.
— Karen Florin (@KFLORIN) March 3, 2019
#CTtraffic Interstate 95 Southbound, 91-91, in the town of Stonington is closed. Use alternate routes. #TroopE
— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) March 2, 2019
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