Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Ansonia Police seek information on 2 accidents Sunday
ANSONIA - An Ansonia police officer was advised by a motorist at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday that their car had been struck by a gray Jeep at the intersection of Bridge and West Main streets, left the scene and was last seen on Pershing Drive, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release today.
The officer attempted to locate the Jeep and found that the Jeep was involved in a second accident on Pershing Drive at Division Street.
In the second accident the Jeep struck two more vehicles before hitting a pole and catching on fire. The four occupants of the Jeep were all injured with one of them suffering serious head and neck injuries. That passenger is currently in critical condition.
The names of the parties involved will not be released at this time.
Chief Williams would like to thank the Derby Police Department, Ansonia Rescue Medical Services, Ansonia Fire Department, and the Fairfield Police Department Crash Reconstruction Team for their assistance at the scene and during this investigation.
The investigation is ongoing and information will be released as it becomes available and necessary to release.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
https://www.tip411.com/tips/
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Learn to tackle clutter at Plumb Memorial Library program in Shelton
'Turnback Tuesday' highlights history of Derby Public Library
Turnback Tuesday is highlighting the Harcourt Wood Memorial Library/Derby Public Library.
The upcoming month of April is “Passport to CT Libraries.”
This is a state-wide event that invites everyone to visit as many CT libraries as possible during the month.
Yes, there will be prizes awarded for the person who visits the most libraries, but more importantly, you get to see some of the most historic and beautiful buildings in our state.
Derby Public Library was built/started in 1901 with the generous donation from the Wood family. Dedicated in December 1902, DPL opened to the public in February 1903.
This library has stood the test of time the past 124 years, offering not only books but education, entertainment, technology and a quiet place to rest and relax.
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Derby Historical Society newsletter features Blizzard of 1888, upcoming events
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| David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia. |
ANSONIA - Derby Historical Society's latest newsletter previews events in March and April and features interesting articles about the Blizzard of 1888.
Read all about it here.
The historical society is headquartered at 37 Elm St., Ansonia.





