At 11:21 am, the Shelton Fire Department was requested to respond to the location provided for a motorcycle accident. Upon the arrival of the first fire unit, it was confirmed that a motorcycle was on the ground after an apparent collision with a vehicle. The occupant of the motorcycle was already in the Echo Hose Ambulance. Fire units provided spill mitigation of fluids and scene protection for the Shelton Police Department, and the accident reconstruction team. Old Stratford Road is presently closed between Bridgeport Avenue and the Route 8 overpass. Also, the Route 8, exit 12 southbound exit ramp is closed at the time of this press release. Squad 1, Engine 42, Utilities 4, 31, and Car 6 operated under the command of Assistant Chief Joe Constantino.

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