One Dead in Motorcycle Accident on Route 39: Police

NEW FAIRFIELD, CT — State Trooper First Class Kelly Grant said that one person died in a motor vehicle accident on Route 39 late on Thursday. According to a police report, an unidentified driver of a Kawasaki motorcycle crossed over the double yellow line on Route 39 in New Fairfield at approximately 5 p.m., crashing into a Kia driven by Alyssa Christine Rabuse, 21, of New Fairfield.

State police said the accident occurred near Old Shortwoods Road and shut down Route 39 for a period of time Thursday evening. Police said both drivers were transported to Danbury Hospital and the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased.

The accident is under investigation. Anyone with information on the accident is asked to contact Trooper Olsowy at the New Fairfield Police Department by calling (203) 312-5701.

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