5 Killed In Numerous Crashes Over Thanksgiving Weekend: CT News

During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend there were several fatal accidents across Connecticut resulting in at least five deaths and numerous injuries. Here is a recap of those stories. And see below for the story involving a heroic rescue by an off-duty firefighter.

1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Interstate, 1 Charged: State PD

State police released new details about the crash, including the name of the person killed and also the identity of the person charged.>>>Read More.

2 Dead After Car Hits Tree On CT Highway, IDs Released: Police

The accident happened during the early morning hours on a major highway, according to Connecticut State Police.>>>Read More.

Passenger Killed After Being Ejected From Car, Search For Driver Continues: State PD

Two vehicles were involved in the crash, and state police say they are still searching for one of the drivers.>>>Read More.

1 Killed, 3 Injured In Motor Vehicle Crash: Police

The road near the accident scene was closed for hours.>>>Read More.

***Dramatic rescue by an off-duty firefighter

Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Woman From Burning Car: Fire Department

Without any protective gear, he "removed the badly injured female driver as flames were entering the passenger compartment," fire officials said.>>>Read More.

Thanksgiving Weekend Traffic Stats via CT State Police

• Calls for service: 5,649
• Motorist Assists: 258
• Speeding Citations: 247
• Total traffic violations: 787
• DUI arrests: 36
• Motor vehicle accidents: 338

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Work week weather forecast for CT via the National Weather Service:

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 58. Light southeast wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon