Driver Killed In Route 15 Crash In Woodbridge; ID Released

WOODBRIDGE, CT — An accident early Saturday morning in Woodbridge left one person dead, according to state police.

Troopers responded to the crash on Route 15 southbound near the Route 114 (Racebrook Road) overpass in Woodbridge at 5:30 a.m.

The driver had suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Yale New Haven Hospital. Todd Atkins, 43, was later declared dead.

State police are investigating.

State police are asking that anyone driving in the area of the crash around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, "regardless of whether they believe they witnessed the collision or possess information relevant to the investigation." They are also seeking dashcam footage from around the time of the accident.

You can reach state police by contacting Det. Holmes at 203-393-4200 or Adrian.Holmes@ct.gov.