Guilford, CT (August 4, 2019) - A serious car accident occurred early Saturday morning that caused the driver of a vehicle to sustain minor injuries, while her passenger died. The incident occurred off of I-95 northbound.

The police, fire, as well as EMS personnel, were on the scene. Officials reported that the car was approaching Exit 57 when it went off the ramp and ran off the roadway to the left side of the exit ramp. The car sped straight into the grassy gore area, where it collided with a small embankment off of the roadway.

The vehicle continued through a wooded area and then down a large embankment, where it hit many trees before it finally came to a full stop. The car then caught fire.

The driver of the car was Bridget Nicholson, 25, of Madison, who was able to walk away from the crash and headed to a nearby gas station, where she reported the incident. Nicholson was transported to the Yale-New Haven Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

After fire officials extinguished the car fire, a deceased body of a passenger was found. Remy Johnston, 25, of Madison, was identified as the deceased.

Authorities are asking anyone who has witnessed the accident or has information to contact Trooper Rochette at Troop F in Westbrook, at 860-399-2100.

Our thoughts are with the injured parties and the family of Remy Johnston.

Connecticut Fatal Car Accidents 

The most proactive action a passenger or driver can take when in a vehicle is to wear a seatbelt. Seatbelt use reduces the risk of ejection from the vehicle and the risk of fatality in a crash by 45%. Additionally, seatbelts cut the risk of injuries in an accident by 50%. Every day, across the country, there are more than 90 deaths from car accidents.

The experienced Connecticut car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Paul Levin are here to help you when you have lost a loved one in a tragic car accident. We will look out for your best interests and hold accountable those responsible for your loss. Our compassionate Connecticut personal injury lawyers have more than 25 years of experience representing victims of car accidents in the state of Connecticut. Call us at 860-322-5302 today and speak with one of our caring Connecticut personal injury attorneys about your situation.

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Disclaimer: As active members in our local and statewide communities, we are saddened by these accidents and our hearts go out to the friends, family, and victims affected by them. Our intent in these posts is to raise awareness in our community of the dangers involved in these activities and to hopefully prevent future injuries. This information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should always speak with an experienced legal professional about your case. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.