NEWTOWN, CT — A tragic single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Berkshire Road (State Route 34) left 19-year-old Mary Cordero of Danbury dead and four other individuals hospitalized, some in critical condition. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. on August 24, 2025, just west of the intersection with Zoar Road.
According to authorities, a 2017 Ford Mustang GT carrying five people was traveling west on Berkshire Road when the driver failed to navigate a left-hand curve near Zoar Road. The vehicle continued straight, leaving the roadway and crashing into a tree in front of the home at 109 Berkshire Road. Emergency responders reported that at least one occupant had to be extricated from the wreckage.
Tragically, Mary Cordero was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and three additional passengers were transported to local hospitals, with at least two suffering critical injuries.
Multiple agencies responded to the crash, including Newtown Police Department, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Botsford Fire Rescue, Newtown Hook & Ladder, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and ambulance crews from Brookfield, Southbury, and Stony Hill. Berkshire Road was closed for over five hours between Sherman Street and Bennetts Bridge Road while investigators examined the scene.
Newtown Police are leading the investigation, with Sgt. Bart Lorancaitis, Sgt. Matthew Pirhala, and the Detective Division coordinating efforts to determine the cause of the crash. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the Newtown Police Department at 203-426-5841.
The crash has left the Newtown community reeling, as friends, family, and neighbors mourn the loss of Mary Cordero and hope for the recovery of those injured. Police continue to investigate all circumstances surrounding the crash, including potential contributing factors such as speed, road conditions, and vehicle performance.
Community members are reminded to remain vigilant when traveling at night and to exercise caution on roads with curves and limited visibility.
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