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ASHFORD
Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department
Proudly serving the citizens of Ashford since 1950!
Fire • EMS • Rescue
| P.O. Box 1 • Ashford, CT 06278 • (860) 429-9862 |
NEWS ARCHIVE 2006-2007
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Department Training Progresses
SEPTEMBER 10 - On Sunday, September 10th,
attended a pump operations training session at
Station 20. Utilizing engine tankers 220 and 420,
members honed their skills pumping water from a
nearby creek, relaying it from one truck to the other,
and distributing it through hoses of varying
diameters. The training was designed to simulate
the type of work exterior firefighters must perform
during a structure fire. The training was merely one
session in a series in which members participated
during the summer. The series included SCBA,
ladder, driving, and infectious control training and
drills. The extensive training is the department's
way of ensuring that members are prepared to
respond effectively in an emergency.
attended a pump operations training session at
Station 20. Utilizing engine tankers 220 and 420,
members honed their skills pumping water from a
nearby creek, relaying it from one truck to the other,
and distributing it through hoses of varying
diameters. The training was designed to simulate
the type of work exterior firefighters must perform
during a structure fire. The training was merely one
session in a series in which members participated
during the summer. The series included SCBA,
ladder, driving, and infectious control training and
drills. The extensive training is the department's
way of ensuring that members are prepared to
respond effectively in an emergency.
Deputy Chief Alan Arel supervises Charlie
Reviczky during operation of the pump on ET220.
Reviczky during operation of the pump on ET220.
Family Fun Day a Success
SEPTEMBER 17 - On Sunday, September 17th, the Ashford
Volunteer Fire Department joined with groups from throughout
Ashford to participate in the town's annual Family Fun Day at
Pompey Hollow Park. As is custom, the department cooked
hamburgers and hot dogs for the crowd as its way of saying
thank you for all the support the town and its citizens have
given the department. The event also provided the department
with an opportunity to disseminate information about the
services it provides and to encourage citizens to join its ranks.
Special thanks to David Thibault for the use of his grilling
services and to all those department members who pitched in
to make the event a success.
Volunteer Fire Department joined with groups from throughout
Ashford to participate in the town's annual Family Fun Day at
Pompey Hollow Park. As is custom, the department cooked
hamburgers and hot dogs for the crowd as its way of saying
thank you for all the support the town and its citizens have
given the department. The event also provided the department
with an opportunity to disseminate information about the
services it provides and to encourage citizens to join its ranks.
Special thanks to David Thibault for the use of his grilling
services and to all those department members who pitched in
to make the event a success.
Ashford Fire Launches New Website
SEPTEMBER 19 - On Monday, September 19th, the
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department launched its new
website. The department made extensive changes not
purpose of the change is to make the site more
user-friendly and informative to the general public as well
as to department members. The site does not yet contain
all the content the department intends it to but is expected
to be completed within the next month.
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department launched its new
website. The department made extensive changes not
purpose of the change is to make the site more
user-friendly and informative to the general public as well
as to department members. The site does not yet contain
all the content the department intends it to but is expected
to be completed within the next month.
1.5-inch nozzle manufactured by Task Force
Tips, one of 10 to be purchased with the new
grant. The other two nozzles will be for
2.5-inch diameter hoses.
Tips, one of 10 to be purchased with the new
grant. The other two nozzles will be for
2.5-inch diameter hoses.
Fire Prevention Week Is Here
OCTOBER 8-14 - Fire Prevention Week is October 8 to 14.
Originally proclaimed as Fire Prevention Day in 1920 by
President Woodrow Wilson, it commemorated the
anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. In 1925,
President Calvin Coolidge expanded the event to a whole
week. This year's theme is the prevention of cooking fires.
To spread the message about fire safety, the Ashford
Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a group of
elementary school children at Station 20 on Thursday,
October 13. In addition, the following day, the department
will participate in a fire prevention event at Ashford School.
For further information about Fire Prevention Week, please
visit its official website. For information on preventing
cooking fires, click here.
Originally proclaimed as Fire Prevention Day in 1920 by
President Woodrow Wilson, it commemorated the
anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. In 1925,
President Calvin Coolidge expanded the event to a whole
week. This year's theme is the prevention of cooking fires.
To spread the message about fire safety, the Ashford
Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a group of
elementary school children at Station 20 on Thursday,
October 13. In addition, the following day, the department
will participate in a fire prevention event at Ashford School.
For further information about Fire Prevention Week, please
visit its official website. For information on preventing
cooking fires, click here.
Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention
Week Web site, www.firepreventionweek.org.
©2006 NFPA.
Week Web site, www.firepreventionweek.org.
©2006 NFPA.
SEPTEMBER 23 - On September 23, 2006, Firefighter's
Assistance Fund, Inc. of Punta Gorda, Florida awarded
the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department a grant of $8,600
to replace 12 aging hose nozzles. Nozzles are vital
pieces of equipment for fighting fires. The department's
current stock of nozzles is between 15 and 20 years old.
The department will contribute $900 toward the
purchase of the new equipment. The award is the
product of the department’s effort to seek funds from
sources other than the taxpayers of Ashford.
Assistance Fund, Inc. of Punta Gorda, Florida awarded
the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department a grant of $8,600
to replace 12 aging hose nozzles. Nozzles are vital
pieces of equipment for fighting fires. The department's
current stock of nozzles is between 15 and 20 years old.
The department will contribute $900 toward the
purchase of the new equipment. The award is the
product of the department’s effort to seek funds from
sources other than the taxpayers of Ashford.
Ashford Fire Awarded Grant of $8,600
Three Fires in Three Days
OCTOBER 12 - Over the past three days, the
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department has responded
to three separate structure fires. On Tuesday
night, the department was dispatched to assist the
Mansfield Fire Department battle a barn fire near
the intersection of Warrenville Road and Mount
Hope Road. The following afternoon, the Chaplin.
Finally, on Thursday afternoon, the department
was again dispatched to assist Mansfield fight a
fire in a large chicken coop. All three fires were in
close proximity. The police are investigating the
source of the fires. Nobody was hurt in any of
them.
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department has responded
to three separate structure fires. On Tuesday
night, the department was dispatched to assist the
Mansfield Fire Department battle a barn fire near
the intersection of Warrenville Road and Mount
Hope Road. The following afternoon, the Chaplin.
Finally, on Thursday afternoon, the department
was again dispatched to assist Mansfield fight a
fire in a large chicken coop. All three fires were in
close proximity. The police are investigating the
source of the fires. Nobody was hurt in any of
them.
Chicken coop fire in Mansfield on Thursday,
October 12. Photo reproduced from the WFSB
Eyewitness News website, www.wfsb.com.
October 12. Photo reproduced from the WFSB
Eyewitness News website, www.wfsb.com.
Two More Fires Keep AVFD Busy
OCTOBER 30 – At about 9 p.m. Monday, Ashford
Cumberland Farms on Route 44. With the
assistance of departments from surrounding
towns, the AVFD quickly knocked it down before it
could engulf nearby structures. One firefighter
was treated for minor injuries. This was the
second structure fire in a week (and the fifth this
month) to which the department has been
dispatched. Last Wednesday, at about 1 p.m.,
the department was dispatched to Mansfield to
assist its department battle a fire that consumed
an outdoor shed or playhouse. Police are
investigating whether all five fires, three of which
have been ruled arson, are linked.
Cumberland Farms on Route 44. With the
assistance of departments from surrounding
towns, the AVFD quickly knocked it down before it
could engulf nearby structures. One firefighter
was treated for minor injuries. This was the
second structure fire in a week (and the fifth this
month) to which the department has been
dispatched. Last Wednesday, at about 1 p.m.,
the department was dispatched to Mansfield to
assist its department battle a fire that consumed
an outdoor shed or playhouse. Police are
investigating whether all five fires, three of which
have been ruled arson, are linked.
Ashford firefighters extinguish the fire that reached a
structure adjacent to the destroyed barn Monday night.
Photo from the Willimantic Chronicle (copyright (c)
2006 Willimantic Chronicle 10/31/2006).
structure adjacent to the destroyed barn Monday night.
Photo from the Willimantic Chronicle (copyright (c)
2006 Willimantic Chronicle 10/31/2006).
Ladder Safety Week
NOVEMBER 12-18 - Ladder Safety Week is November 12 to 18.
A new national survey shows that 4 out of 5 U.S. households
plan to use ladders around their homes to prepare for the
holiday season. As people begin climbing this holiday season,
so will their risk of injury if they don't keep in mind proper ladder
safety practices. On average, 150,000 ladder injuries are
reported in the U.S. annually. That statistic is not surprising.
The survey revealed that 52 percent of respondents worked on
uneven ground when decorating outside; 47 percent reach
further than they should when decorating around windows; and
38 percent decorate outside after dark. For tips on the safe use
of ladders, click here. Also check out other tips there for a safe
holiday season.
A new national survey shows that 4 out of 5 U.S. households
plan to use ladders around their homes to prepare for the
holiday season. As people begin climbing this holiday season,
so will their risk of injury if they don't keep in mind proper ladder
safety practices. On average, 150,000 ladder injuries are
reported in the U.S. annually. That statistic is not surprising.
The survey revealed that 52 percent of respondents worked on
uneven ground when decorating outside; 47 percent reach
further than they should when decorating around windows; and
38 percent decorate outside after dark. For tips on the safe use
of ladders, click here. Also check out other tips there for a safe
holiday season.
FEMA Grants Ashford Fire $71,820
DECEMBER 1 - On December 1, 2006, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (part of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security) awarded the Ashford
Volunteer Fire Department $71,820 to replace 16 aging
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). SCBAs are
vital to a firefighter's ability to enter a burning structure to
They protect firefighters from super-heated toxic gas and
smoke and provide them with up to 30 minutes of
breathable air. The old SCBAs were about 15 years old
and quite heavy, weighing as much as 35 pounds. The
department's new units are considerably lighter and meet
current safety requirements. The department will
contribute $3,780 toward the purchase of the new
equipment. The grant is the result of the department’s
continuing effort to seek funds from sources other than the
taxpayers of Ashford.
Emergency Management Agency (part of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security) awarded the Ashford
Volunteer Fire Department $71,820 to replace 16 aging
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). SCBAs are
vital to a firefighter's ability to enter a burning structure to
They protect firefighters from super-heated toxic gas and
smoke and provide them with up to 30 minutes of
breathable air. The old SCBAs were about 15 years old
and quite heavy, weighing as much as 35 pounds. The
department's new units are considerably lighter and meet
current safety requirements. The department will
contribute $3,780 toward the purchase of the new
equipment. The grant is the result of the department’s
continuing effort to seek funds from sources other than the
taxpayers of Ashford.
Image of Scott Air-Pak Fifty SCBA, one of
16 to be purchased with the new grant.
16 to be purchased with the new grant.
An AVFD diver enters the lake at the Hole in
the Wall Gang Camp for a search and rescue
Christine Abikoff.
the Wall Gang Camp for a search and rescue
Christine Abikoff.
AVFD Hosts Tolland County Dive Team Drill
JANUARY 7 - On Sunday, January 7, 2007, the Ashford
Volunteer Fire Department participated in a training
exercise with the Tolland County Dive Team at the Hole
in the Wall Gang Camp. The dive team is dispatched to
assist local fire departments perform water-based
rescues. The team is comprised of trained search and
rescue divers and surface support personnel from fire
departments throughout Tolland and Windham
Counties. It operates all year around and performs
operations that include ice diving and swiftwater
rescues. A number of AVFD personnel are active
members of the dive team. Sunday's drill consisted of a
search for a person last seen in the camp's lake. The
victim was recovered underwater about 30 feet off
shore. The drill is typical of the type of calls to which the
team responds.
Volunteer Fire Department participated in a training
exercise with the Tolland County Dive Team at the Hole
in the Wall Gang Camp. The dive team is dispatched to
assist local fire departments perform water-based
rescues. The team is comprised of trained search and
rescue divers and surface support personnel from fire
departments throughout Tolland and Windham
Counties. It operates all year around and performs
operations that include ice diving and swiftwater
rescues. A number of AVFD personnel are active
members of the dive team. Sunday's drill consisted of a
search for a person last seen in the camp's lake. The
victim was recovered underwater about 30 feet off
shore. The drill is typical of the type of calls to which the
team responds.
House fire in Lake Chaffee area of Ashford on Monday,
January 29, 2007. Photo reproduced from the WFSB
Eyewitness News website, www.wfsb.com.
January 29, 2007. Photo reproduced from the WFSB
Eyewitness News website, www.wfsb.com.
AVFD Battles Lake Chaffee Fire
January 29 - At about 2:30 p.m. on Monday,
the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department was
dispatched to a house fire on Union Drive in
the Lake Chaffee area of town. The fire was
reported by a neighbor. None of the
residents--Margaret James and four children--
within about 10 minutes of the call. With the
assistance of firefighters from surrounding
towns, the AVFD fought for an hour to contain
the blaze. Despite that effort, the house was
destroyed. The fire started near an electrical
panel on the lower level of the home. About a
year ago, Mrs. James lost her husband to
cancer. It has also been reported that the
family did not have homeowner's insurance.
the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department was
dispatched to a house fire on Union Drive in
the Lake Chaffee area of town. The fire was
reported by a neighbor. None of the
residents--Margaret James and four children--
within about 10 minutes of the call. With the
assistance of firefighters from surrounding
towns, the AVFD fought for an hour to contain
the blaze. Despite that effort, the house was
destroyed. The fire started near an electrical
panel on the lower level of the home. About a
year ago, Mrs. James lost her husband to
cancer. It has also been reported that the
family did not have homeowner's insurance.
A fund to assist the family has been established at New Alliance Bank. Those wishing to donate
to it can do so at any branch or mail donations to New Alliance Bank, c/o James Family Fund, 6
Storrs Road, Willimantic, CT 06226. More information about the fire can be found here and here.
to it can do so at any branch or mail donations to New Alliance Bank, c/o James Family Fund, 6
Storrs Road, Willimantic, CT 06226. More information about the fire can be found here and here.
AVFD Budget Request Down Next Year
MARCH 1 - While most department budgets in town
are going up next year, the Ashford Volunteer Fire
Department submitted a request to the Town of
Ashford for an appropriation 0.5 percent lower than it
received this year. The department arrived at the
requested amount despite including additional
spending to replace outdated equipment, including
firefighter bunker gear and hoses. What made this all
possible was the revenue generated from billing
are going up next year, the Ashford Volunteer Fire
Department submitted a request to the Town of
Ashford for an appropriation 0.5 percent lower than it
received this year. The department arrived at the
requested amount despite including additional
spending to replace outdated equipment, including
firefighter bunker gear and hoses. What made this all
possible was the revenue generated from billing
medical insurance companies for ambulance transports. The billing program was intended to
enable the department to replace its ambulance every four years without any cost to Ashford
residents. It has exceeded expectations and will allow the department to self-fund a portion of its
emergency medical service, further reducing the financial burden on the taxpayers.
enable the department to replace its ambulance every four years without any cost to Ashford
residents. It has exceeded expectations and will allow the department to self-fund a portion of its
emergency medical service, further reducing the financial burden on the taxpayers.
AVFD Opens New Station
APRIL 1 - On Sunday, April 1, 2007, the
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department
officially opened its third firehouse. The
new station, dubbed Station 120, is
located off of Boston Hollow Road in
the Yale-Myers Forest. The station
contains a 2,000 square foot,
state-of-the-art gymnasium and a
25-yard, indoor swimming pool to help
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department
officially opened its third firehouse. The
new station, dubbed Station 120, is
located off of Boston Hollow Road in
the Yale-Myers Forest. The station
contains a 2,000 square foot,
state-of-the-art gymnasium and a
25-yard, indoor swimming pool to help
members stay in shape and provide them a place to relax and unwind after responding to
emergency calls. In the department's continuing effort to save the taxpayers of Ashford money, the
$7.2-million-dollar project was funded entirely by the sale of butter braids. The station will also
members stay in shape and provide them a place to relax and unwind after responding to
members stay in shape and provide them a place to relax and unwind after responding to
emergency calls. In the department's continuing effort to save the taxpayers of Ashford money, the
emergency calls. In the department's continuing effort to save the taxpayers of Ashford money, the
$7.2-million-dollar project was funded entirely by the sale of butter braids. The station will also
$7.2-million-dollar project was funded entirely by the sale of butter braids. The station will also
house the AVFD's parade float that will debut this year at the town's Memorial Day Parade. The
house the AVFD's parade float that will debut this year at the town's Memorial Day Parade. The
department commissioned Charisma Floats of California to design and construct the float.
Charisma Floats has more than 20 years experience constructing floats for participants in the
Pasadena Rose Parade. The float is covered entirely with flowers indigenous to New England.
Happy April Fools' Day! For information on the history of this "holiday," go here.
emergency calls. In the department's continuing effort to save the taxpayers of Ashford money, the
$7.2-million-dollar project was funded entirely by the sale of butter braids. The station will also
members stay in shape and provide them a place to relax and unwind after responding to
members stay in shape and provide them a place to relax and unwind after responding to
emergency calls. In the department's continuing effort to save the taxpayers of Ashford money, the
emergency calls. In the department's continuing effort to save the taxpayers of Ashford money, the
$7.2-million-dollar project was funded entirely by the sale of butter braids. The station will also
$7.2-million-dollar project was funded entirely by the sale of butter braids. The station will also
house the AVFD's parade float that will debut this year at the town's Memorial Day Parade. The
house the AVFD's parade float that will debut this year at the town's Memorial Day Parade. The
department commissioned Charisma Floats of California to design and construct the float.
Charisma Floats has more than 20 years experience constructing floats for participants in the
Pasadena Rose Parade. The float is covered entirely with flowers indigenous to New England.
Happy April Fools' Day! For information on the history of this "holiday," go here.
Fisherman's Breakfast a Success
the AVFD held its annual Fisherman's Breakfast at Ashford
School. Department members arrived at 3 a.m. to prepare for
the event. From 5 to 11 a.m., members served breakfast to
more than 150 people. The AVFD would like to thank the
following businesses and individuals for donating food or raffle
prizes: Altnaveigh Inn, Angelino's Restaurant, Ashford Spirit
Shoppe, Big Y Supermarket, Dunkin Donuts, G.T. Lynch Outdoor
Power Equipment, Harvest Gardens, Hole in The Wall Gang
Camp, Mansfield Supply, Midway Restaurant, Mountain Dairy,
Papa Gino's, River's Edge Sugar House, Sneakers Restaurant,
Subway Restaurant, Wooden Spoon Family Restaurant, Zenny's
Restaurant, John Rettenmeier, and Don Stansberry. The
department would also like to thank Alyssa Arel, Ann Frink,
Cindy LaPorte, Jen Polsky, Caleb Rupert and all the members
who donated their time to make the event a success.
School. Department members arrived at 3 a.m. to prepare for
the event. From 5 to 11 a.m., members served breakfast to
more than 150 people. The AVFD would like to thank the
following businesses and individuals for donating food or raffle
prizes: Altnaveigh Inn, Angelino's Restaurant, Ashford Spirit
Shoppe, Big Y Supermarket, Dunkin Donuts, G.T. Lynch Outdoor
Power Equipment, Harvest Gardens, Hole in The Wall Gang
Camp, Mansfield Supply, Midway Restaurant, Mountain Dairy,
Papa Gino's, River's Edge Sugar House, Sneakers Restaurant,
Subway Restaurant, Wooden Spoon Family Restaurant, Zenny's
Restaurant, John Rettenmeier, and Don Stansberry. The
department would also like to thank Alyssa Arel, Ann Frink,
Cindy LaPorte, Jen Polsky, Caleb Rupert and all the members
who donated their time to make the event a success.
Three-Car Motor Vehicle Accident
MAY 1 - At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1,
the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department was
dispatched to a three-car motor vehicle
accident on Route 44 near the Midway
Restaurant. Two individuals required trans-
portation to area hospitals for treatment. The
AVFD transported one patient while the
Mansfield Fire Department's ambulance
responded to assist with the second patient.
A third individual received only minor injuries
and refused transportation. The accident
slowed traffic on Route 44 for more than an
hour.
the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department was
dispatched to a three-car motor vehicle
accident on Route 44 near the Midway
Restaurant. Two individuals required trans-
portation to area hospitals for treatment. The
AVFD transported one patient while the
Mansfield Fire Department's ambulance
responded to assist with the second patient.
A third individual received only minor injuries
and refused transportation. The accident
slowed traffic on Route 44 for more than an
hour.
AVFD Battles Wildfires
MAY 9 - At about 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, the
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched
to Willington to help battle a wildfire in the woods off
of Balazs Road. Ten AVFD firefighters worked into
the night cutting a path through the woods to stop
the spread of the fire. This was the second wildfire
the AVFD fought in a week. On the previous
Saturday afternoon, members assisted firefighters
from Union battle a blaze in the hills north of the
weigh station along Interstate 84. The Connecticut
Ashford Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched
to Willington to help battle a wildfire in the woods off
of Balazs Road. Ten AVFD firefighters worked into
the night cutting a path through the woods to stop
the spread of the fire. This was the second wildfire
the AVFD fought in a week. On the previous
Saturday afternoon, members assisted firefighters
from Union battle a blaze in the hills north of the
weigh station along Interstate 84. The Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection currently rates the risk of wildfires as high. Please use
caution. To view the DEP's fire report, go here. To view tips on how you can prevent wildfires, go
here.
caution. To view the DEP's fire report, go here. To view tips on how you can prevent wildfires, go
here.
AVFD Marches on Memorial Day
MAY 29 - On Monday, May 29, members of
the AVFD marched in Ashford's annual
Memorial Day parade. Led by 10 members
in formal dress, the entire contingent of
department apparatus proceeded from
Station 20, past town hall, to the town green
outside the Senior Center. There, First
Selectman Ralph Fletcher led the event
honoring those who died serving our nation.
Firefighter Rob Chernuk read the General
Order proclaiming Memorial Day, and AVFD
the AVFD marched in Ashford's annual
Memorial Day parade. Led by 10 members
in formal dress, the entire contingent of
department apparatus proceeded from
Station 20, past town hall, to the town green
outside the Senior Center. There, First
Selectman Ralph Fletcher led the event
honoring those who died serving our nation.
Firefighter Rob Chernuk read the General
Order proclaiming Memorial Day, and AVFD
President Dave Polsky led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. For more information on this
holiday, please go here.
holiday, please go here.
MAY 31 - At about 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, the
AVFD was dispatched to Union to assist with a motor
vehicle rollover at the intersection of Routes 171 and 197.
The accident occurred when the 19-year-old driver of a
Honda Accord attempted to pass another vehicle in a
no-passing area and lost control of the car. Including the
driver, the car had five occupants ranging in age from 15 to
22 years old, all of whom were Massachusetts residents.
All the occupants were injured. The driver and a teenage
passenger were flown by Lifestar helicopter to Hartford
Hospital, which has a trauma center. Meanwhile, the other
three occupants were driven there by ambulance, including
AVFD was dispatched to Union to assist with a motor
vehicle rollover at the intersection of Routes 171 and 197.
The accident occurred when the 19-year-old driver of a
Honda Accord attempted to pass another vehicle in a
no-passing area and lost control of the car. Including the
driver, the car had five occupants ranging in age from 15 to
22 years old, all of whom were Massachusetts residents.
All the occupants were injured. The driver and a teenage
passenger were flown by Lifestar helicopter to Hartford
Hospital, which has a trauma center. Meanwhile, the other
three occupants were driven there by ambulance, including
Photo showing the windshield of the Honda
Accord that rolled over with five occupants
inside on the morning of May 31. Photo
courtesy of WHDH-TV News of Boston.
Accord that rolled over with five occupants
inside on the morning of May 31. Photo
courtesy of WHDH-TV News of Boston.
AVFD Responds to Rollover in Union
Ashford's ambulance. NBC30 news reports that none of the injuries was life-threatening. For
more information on the accident, go here and here.
more information on the accident, go here and here.
Ashford Car Crash Causes Fatality
JUNE 14 - At about 5 a.m. on Thursday, June
14, the AVFD was dispatched to a one-vehicle
crash on Route 44, west of Howard Road.
According to police, the 19-year-old driver lost
control of the car, driving it into trees and rocks.
He was ejected from the vehicle and
pronounced dead at the scene. His 18-year-old
passenger, who was also ejected from the car,
suffered a broken leg and other potential
injuries and was airlifted by Lifestar to Hartford
14, the AVFD was dispatched to a one-vehicle
crash on Route 44, west of Howard Road.
According to police, the 19-year-old driver lost
control of the car, driving it into trees and rocks.
He was ejected from the vehicle and
pronounced dead at the scene. His 18-year-old
passenger, who was also ejected from the car,
suffered a broken leg and other potential
injuries and was airlifted by Lifestar to Hartford
Hospital. The AVFD wants to remind all drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing a
safety belt. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2002, 2,647
unrestrained car occupants died versus 1,540 restrained occupants.
safety belt. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2002, 2,647
unrestrained car occupants died versus 1,540 restrained occupants.