Car Community Mourns Newington's Spencer Jorgenson, 19, Enthusiast Killed In I-84 Crash
Spencer Jorgenson wasn’t just part of the car community — he was the community.
The 19-year-old from Newtown was known for his heart, his hustle, and for always showing up with tools in hand — ready to help a fellow car enthusiast. On Saturday, July 5, that vibrant life was cut short in a crash on I-84 in Southbury, Connecticut.
News of his death has devastated the tight-knit community of Northeast car lovers.
“He had a lot of dreams and ambitions,” members of the RAD Stallions, a regional 80s and 90s RAD Stallions, wrote on Instagram. “He was a friend and a dedicated person in the car com…
Teen Newington Driver Killed In Late-Night Crash Off I-84: Police
A 19-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a single-car crash on I-84 late Saturday night, July 5, state police said.
Spencer T. Jorgenson, of Newtown, was headed west near Exit 15 in Southbury just before midnight when his 2001 Honda Prelude veered off the road, according to a crash report from Connecticut State Police Troop A.
The car struck a metal beam guardrail on the right shoulder, continued through it, then descended an embankment and came to an uncontrolled final rest, the report says.
Jorgenson, who was the only person in the car, sustained fatal injuries. He was transported by …
Driver Ejected, Killed In Fiery Southbury I-84 Crash: Police
A driver died in a violent crash Wednesday morning, June 18 on I-84 east after veering off the highway and slamming into a guardrail, light pole, and wooded area, Connecticut State Police said.
The crash happened around 4:49 a.m., just east of Exit 15 in Southbury, according to a report filed by Trooper Nicholas Quinn from Troop A.
Police say the Volvo tractor-trailer, registered in Pennsylvania, was traveling in the left lane when it veered into the median and hit the guardrail. The vehicle then crossed both lanes to the right, crashed through a guardrail, hit a light pole, and came to res…
'Divine' Show Shot In CT With Hollywood Legend Ready For Its Debut
It's a show about spreading grace with a famous face and a familiar place.
That's the pitch for the new season of "Divine Renovation, Destination: New England," a home renovation show filmed entirely in northwestern Connecticut. The first episode will premiere on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 a.m. on Fox 61 in Hartford and will air each Saturday for four more weeks.
The episodes are also currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Roku, among other platforms. The first season, filmed in North Carolina, can also be viewed on those streamers.
Erik Estrada, of "CHiPs" fame, will host t…
'It Was Just For Fun': 21-Year-Old Faces Arson Charge After Blaze At CT Cottage
A 21-year-old man was charged with arson after a fire destroyed an unoccupied cottage in Connecticut last month.
Gregory Phillip Gulick, of Southbury, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 4, and charged with third-degree arson in connection to a blaze at the Southbury Training School, Connecticut State Police reported.
Police said more arrests are expected in the case.
Firefighters responded to the area of 24 Village Road in Southbury, located on the Southbury Training School property, at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, after receiving a report of smoke, according to the arrest warr…
