Major Accident Shuts Down Danbury Road Near Ridgefield

WHO:

WTNH - Local police are involved in the response to the crash.

WHAT:

News Times - A serious crash occurred, leading to road closures.

WTNH - The crash has caused closures in both directions on Sugar Hollow Road.

WHERE:

News Times - The crash took place on Sugar Hollow Road at the Ridgefield border.

WTNH - Closures are reported at the Ridgefield Line (Bennetts Farm Road) and at Miry Brook Road.

WHEN:

News Times - The road is expected to be closed for three to four hours.

WTNH - The closures are expected to last for hours early Monday morning.

WHY:

News Times - The crash involved a telephone pole, contributing to the area closure.

HOW:

News Times - Police indicated that the area would be closed for an extended period due to the crash.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 13:41 UTC)

A serious crash on Sugar Hollow Road at the Ridgefield border has led to significant road closures in both directions, affecting access at the Ridgefield Line and Miry Brook Road. Local police are responding to the incident, which involved a telephone pole, and they anticipate the area will remain closed for three to four hours. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes as the closures are expected to last for hours early Monday morning.