Crash in Wilton Knocked Out Car's Tire

Two Wilton residents were involved in a collision on Route 7 that led to one vehicle’s tire falling off on June 30.

According to police, a vehicle traveling northbound on Route 7 in the left turn lane was approaching the intersection with School Road. At this time, a second vehicle traveling southbound on Route 7 in the left lane had just passed the intersection with School Road.

Police said the second vehicle continued South on Route 7 crossing the double yellow center lines into the northbound left turn only lane and struck the first vehicle.

The front of the second vehicle struck the left side of the first vehicle while it was in the northbound left turn only lane, police said. After impact the front left tire of the second vehicle fell off and the vehicle continued on for another 142 feet with only three wheels.

The driver of the second vehicle was charged with failure to drive right and distracted driving.

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