2-Vehicle Crash Sends Three to the Hospital (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Newtown Hook & Ladder, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, a paramedic and Newtown Police Department were dispatched at 07:59 Tuesday, March 17, to Wasserman Way east of Oakview Road for a reported head-on collision between two vehicles with possible extrication needed.
SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan arrived on scene in three minutes and confirmed a crash between a 2003 Ford F-350 and 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. A 68-year-old male had been operating the truck, with a 15-year-old male passenger. The truck was traveling east when it crossed into the westbound lane and crashed into the SUV. A 57-year-old woman operating the Tahoe was the sole occupant of that vehicle.
FAC Ryan called for a second ambulance. Stony Hill responded.
Two additional medics were also added to the call.
Sandy Hook Rescue 444 and Hook & Ladder Engine 112 responded with crews. SHVFR Engine 442 stood by at Sandy Hook’s main station with a full crew.
Wasserman Way was fully closed for 90 minutes.
Initial reports indicated extrication would be needed for the woman. Firefighters were able to assist her out of the Tahoe, however, and then began patient care. She was transported ALS.
Both occupants of the truck were also transported ALS.
Hook & Ladder cleared at 0830. Sandy Hook remained on scene until both vehicles were loaded on wreckers and fluids were covered, and then cleared at 09:22.
