Deadly Washington Street Accident

From The Middletown Police
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There was a motor vehicle collision near the intersection of Washington Street and Camp Street this afternoon, leading to the death of a truck driver.

Mr. Charles Marshall, age: 53, of Bethlehem Ct, was driving a 2001 Kenworth dump truck, eastward down the hill on Washington Street. Ms. Jane Opalacz, age: 92, of Middletown, was driving A 2002 Jaguar x-type north on Camp Street and crossed Washington Street.

The two vehicles collided, the dump truck traveled off the road, and came to rest on its left side down an embankment.

Mrs. Opalacz was uninjured. Mr. Marshall was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is continuing, witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Officer David Godwin of the Traffic Unit (860) 344-3264.