Executive Summary
- A 20-year-old Bridgeport man died in a rollover crash on Route 8 North in Shelton.
- The vehicle involved, an Infiniti Q50, struck a light pole and sign near Exit 12A.
- Connecticut State Police confirmed the vehicle was reported stolen out of Newark, New Jersey.
- Witnesses are urged to contact Trooper Patrick Miko with information.
A 20-year-old Bridgeport man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident on Route 8 North in Shelton on Monday morning, according to Connecticut State Police.
Troopers were dispatched to the area near Exit 12A at approximately 9:08 a.m. regarding reports of a crash. Preliminary findings described in the police report indicate that the vehicle, an Infiniti Q50, veered off the roadway before striking a light pole and a metal sign. The impact caused the vehicle to roll over, resulting in fatal injuries to the driver.
Authorities identified the deceased as Oliver Armando Cruz-Ortiz. The police report further noted that the Infiniti Q50 involved in the crash had been previously reported stolen out of Newark, New Jersey.
State Police are actively seeking information regarding the incident. Investigators have asked anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may possess dash camera footage, to contact CSP Trooper Patrick Miko at 203-393-4200 or via email at Patrick.Miko@ct.gov.
Investigative Outlook
The fatality introduces a multi-jurisdictional element to the investigation due to the vehicle’s reported status in New Jersey. Connecticut State Police are expected to coordinate with Newark authorities to establish the timeline of the vehicle’s theft and its transit into Connecticut, alongside standard accident reconstruction efforts to determine if speed or mechanical failure contributed to the loss of control. It is important to note that despite the report of the vehicle being stolen, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
