Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over In Avon Crash

AVON, CT — A tractor-trailer carrying masonry supplies rolled over onto its side on Waterville Road in Avon Thursday afternoon, according to police. The truck was attempting a left turn onto Route 10 southbound, from Route 44 (Avon Mountain).

Police said materials from the truck were spilled onto the lawns of businesses at 3 Waterville Road and 5 Waterville Road.

No one was injured in the incident. However, the truck operator was taken to an area hospital as a precaution. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified of a small diesel fuel leak from the truck.

An investigation is ongoing with assistance of the Connecticut Dept. of Motor Vehicles and more information will be made available in the future. Please direct any questions about the accident to Ofc. Jeffrey Dubien at 860-409-4279 or via email to: idubien@avonct.gov.