06/08/2026
****ROAD CLOSURE, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION****
This morning at approximately 10:30 hrs, TorringtonPolice were dispatched to the area of Kennedy Dr. and Torringford West St., for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival officers observed a Northwest Connecticut Transit bus had been struck by a Nissan Rogue in the front passenger side area of the vehicle. As a result of the impact the transit bus struck a nearby telephone pole causing the pole break. Operators of both vehicles, as well as a single passenger in the bus were transported to area hospitals with non life threatening conditions. The vehicles were later removed form the scene. The accident and pending enforcement action is still pending at this time.
Because of the damage to the pole and low hanging wires, Kennedy Dr. eastbound is currently being detoured onto Knollwood, Torringford West St. southbound is being detoured down Kennedy Dr., Torringford West St., northbound is being detoured onto Charles St., and Dibble St., westbound is being detoured toward Durand. In short, if you don't need to be in the area, try to avoid it as there will be traffic congestion until crews can access and clear the damage.
-Capt. Johnson