Young Driver Injured in Weekend Rollover Crash in West Hartford

Published On: February 2, 2016Categories: Government, Police/Fire

This Toyota 4Runner was a total loss but its 17-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries in a rollover crash in West Hartford. Photo courtesy of West Hartford Police

The incident occurred on Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford.

This Toyota 4Runner was a total loss but its 17-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries in a rollover crash in West Hartford. Photo courtesy of West Hartford Police

This Toyota 4Runner was a total loss but its 17-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries in a rollover crash in West Hartford. Photo courtesy of West Hartford Police

By Ronni Newton

West Hartford Police said that a 17-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries in a rollover crash in the area of 1208 Trout Brook Dr. (between Fern and Asylum) just before 3 a.m. Sunday that snapped a utility pole and knocked out power to homes in the area.

Police said they received several 911 calls from area residents and when they arrived on the scene debris was strewn all along Trout Brook Drive, and a utility pole was snapped at the base.

The sole vehicle involved in the accident, a 2005 Toyotal 4Runner, was extensively damaged and towed from the scene. Police said it appeared to have rolled over during the incident.

A 17-year-old male was the sole occupant of the 4Runner, police said. He was treated at the scene for minor injuries by AMR personnel and transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment. Police said they could not release any additional details because he is a juvenile.

Police said that Frontier Communications responded to replace the pole.

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One Comment

  1. Mike Margolis February 2, 2016 at 7:58 PM - Reply

    CT Teen Driver Law:

    Until 18 th birthday, may not drive between hours of 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. unless it is for:
    employment
    school
    religious activities
    medical necessity

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