Year-Old Killed In Shelton Crash

The vehicle that the child was a riding in crashed into another vehicle that had slowed for traffic about 3:15 p.m., state police said.

Nyah Marcano of Ansonia was identified as the six-year-old girl that was pronounced dead following the accident on Route 8 in Shelton Tuesday afternoon.

When they arrived, they found a 6-year-old girl, Leah Rondon of Jason Wright Drive, with neighbors who were caring for her while waiting for first responders.

Police said it’s unknown whether the child was properly restrained. Police continue to investigate the incident and have not yet determined a cause, and no charges have been filed at this time.

All three vehicles were towed from the scene, police said.

Nyah Marcano, a student at the Prendergast School, and Leah Rondon, a Mead School student, would each have entered first grade this week, according to Ansonia public schools. Parents can contact Mead School at 203-736-5090 or Prendergast School at 203-736-5080 for needed services.

“On behalf of the entire City of Ansonia, I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones affected”, said Cassetti.

Community members have set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for Nyah’s funeral expenses.

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