Durham, CT (July 8, 2025) — A crash on Route 17 in Durham Monday night left at least one person seriously injured after a car struck a telephone pole and crashed into the woods. The incident happened around 10 p.m. on July 7 near Mill Pond Lane along Route 17, which is also known locally as Main Street.

According to reports, state police responded to the scene and determined that the vehicle veered off the road, hit a pole, and went down an embankment before coming to rest in a wooded area. Troopers confirmed that the crash resulted in serious injuries, and emergency crews worked to assist those involved.

At this time, no further details about the condition of the occupants or what may have caused the crash have been released. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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