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Pedestrian Struck on Merritt Parkway in Westport Prompts Closure of Route 15 South

A state police reconstruction team is investigating the pre-dawn crash.

Overview

  • State police said the pedestrian sustained serious injuries in the car-versus-pedestrian crash.
  • CT DOT closed Route 15 southbound between Exits 27 and 21 in Westport early Monday.
  • The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating at the scene.
  • Congestion spilled onto I-95 southbound, with delays logged from Bridgeport to Stamford during the morning commute.
  • Fairfield Public Schools reported bus delays linked to the Merritt Parkway shutdown.