Police: Child, adult seriously injured in I-84 crash in Farmington
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FARMINGTON State troopers are seeking information about a crash on Interstate 84 on Monday afternoon that left a juvenile and an adult with suspected serious injuries.
The Connecticut State Police accident report on the incident indicated the crash happened around 2 p.m. on I-84 west near Exit 37.
A juvenile, who the report said was in a forward-facing child restraint system, was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for suspected serious injuries to his hand and lacerations to his face, according to police.
Two people, including a child, were injured during a single-vehicle crash on I-84.
The crash took place around 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, on I-84 west near Exit 37, in Farmington, said the Connecticut State Police.
According to police, the crash occurred when a Hyundai Elantra, driven by Marie Naomi, age 21, of New Britain, was traveling westbound on the highway when she lost control of the vehicle, exited the roadway, collided with the metal beam guardrail, and rolled over in the right shoulder, state police said.
The juvenile, who was in a child seat, was taken to Connecticut Children s Medical Center for serious injuries to his hand and lacerations to his face, state police said.
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