Crime & Safety
Update: Crash Closes Down One Lane of Route 147 in Middlefield
At least one person was transported to the hospital following Monday's crash.
Emergency crews responded to a crash along Route 147 in Middlefield around noon Monday.
Police say both drivers were injured as a result of the accident, which happened in front of at 227 Baileyville Road.
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According to police, Louis Ouelette, 77, of Middlefield, was traveling southbound when he attempted to turn on to Way Road. His vehicle was struck by a car driven by Michael Reifler, 49, of Hamden.
Both men were taken to Middlesex Hospital as a precaution.
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Police cited Ouelette for failure to grant the right of way.
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