Stratford neighbors fed up after latest crash on dangerous curve

TRAFFIC Stratford neighbors fed up after latest crash on dangerous curve Joe Torres reported live from Stratford, Connecticut. WABC By Joe Torres Monday, November 9, 2026 11:29PM Share STRATFORD, Connecticut (WABC) -- Residents along a roadway in Stratford, Connecticut are again calling for safety improvements after a vehicle crashed through multiple properties over the weekend, leaving the driver critically injured and renewing concerns about a series of crashes in the neighborhood. A homeowner on Nichols Avenue captured photos of an out-of-control car that crashed early Sunday morning. Police said the driver was hospitalized and remained in critical condition Monday night. According to residents, the vehicle veered off Nichols Avenue, clipped a front-yard fence on the right side and a utility pole on the left side before crossing a neighboring yard. The car then skidded between bushes and two trees, crossed another driveway and came to rest after uprooting a boulder and slamming into a tree. Residents said the crash is the latest in a string of accidents along the roadway, including one that was fatal. "It is probably the seventh time in the five years that we have seen a very bad accident here at this curve," said Stratford homeowner Stephanie Saujon. Saujon said she has replaced her damaged fence three times. As she continues to push for safety improvements on Nichols Avenue, Saujon said she has contacted Connecticut transportation officials, state legislators, the Stratford mayor and the Stratford Police Department. Stratford Police Deputy Chief Lawrence Castelot said authorities have recently added safety measures along the state roadway. "We do have speed cameras north and south of that location. We also have a software program where we get a lot of reports back on speeding and all that," Castelot said. Saujon said additional measures should be considered. "I feel like having a blinking light here could potentially help. Guard rails could also help in this area, but I have been told by officials that it is really challenging to get a guard rail approved because we don't meet the criteria for that," she said. Despite those challenges, Saujon said action is needed to reduce the risk of future crashes. She pointed to a similar accident outside her home last October, when a teenage driver crashed into a tree and died. Residents said they hope changes can be made before another serious crash occurs along the curve on Nichols Avenue. ---------- * More Connecticut news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Woman says she was struck in face during heated road rage incident on Staten Island 4 minutes ago Suspect in jogger's murder terminated by NYC Department of Education 1 hour ago Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 33 minutes ago Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics TRAFFIC CONNECTICUT STRATFORD ROAD SAFETY CAR CRASH SAFETY Watch Live ON NOW Staten Island road rage incident caught on video 4 minutes ago Suspect in jogger's murder terminated by Department of Education 1 hour ago Trump says he'd 'stand by' Hegseth even if he's impeached 33 minutes ago Racist letter targeting Somali family sparks outrage in Clark 1 hour ago Man charged after antisemitic threats target mother, child 7 minutes ago Man in custody after woman's death on MSC Seascape ship: officials 28 minutes ago Deadly battery fires fuel NYC crackdown on e-bikes 2 hours ago AccuWeather: Breezy beauty and what to know about a late week storm 2 hours ago