Madison, CT (June 23, 2019) -  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation (Encon) Police are looking into an automobile accident which was fatal.

The Authorities responded Saturday evening around 7:11 p.m. to the accident at Hammonasset Beach State Park near the ticket booth.  A vehicle with 6 passengers was found rolled over and two of the occupants were ejected.

The driver along with three of the passengers was immediately transported to the hospital.  Nicholas Proto, 18, of Higganum was identified as one of the victims. He died at the hospital.

The park was closed through the rest of Saturday evening but opened again on Sunday.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with injured accident victims and the family of the deceased.

Connecticut Car Accidents

Accidents involving rollovers most commonly result in severe injuries and death.  There were 22,796 injuries as a result of car accidents in the state of Connecticut in 2014 with 96,547 total that year according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  There is a myriad of factors that can cause a car accident, some of the most common include intoxication, driving while drowsy, distracted driving, and speeding.

The experienced Connecticut car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Paul Levin understand the pain and trauma that goes along with a serious car accident which has resulted in significant injury as well as death.  The medical costs, property damages, not to mention the immense emotional distress can all take a toll on the victims. Our team of resourceful and aggressive Connecticut personal injury lawyers can help take some of the burdens off your shoulders by helping you seek full justice and compensation for your losses.  When you have been involved in a serious car accident that has resulted in tragedy and injuries, don't wait to speak with one of our caring Connecticut personal injury attorneys today at 860-322-5302.

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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.