Waterford — Police on Friday confirmed that they sent their investigation into the Jan. 14 crash involving state Sen. Andrew Maynard, D-Stonington, to the New London State's Attorney's office for review Thursday.

Police Lt. David Burton said police made the decision to get an independent review because of the "amount of interest surrounding the case."  

The accident, initially reported as a one-car crash in which Maynard's vehicle traveled off state Route 32 in the area of Maple Avenue and down an embankment, actually involved Maynard driving the wrong way and hitting another vehicle.

Maynard's attorney said Jan. 18 that Maynard suffered a concussion in the crash and doesn't remember anything about it.

Maynard was present during an informal morning meeting of the Senate on the first day of the 2016 legislative session Feb. 3, where he didn't speak but stood and applauded intermittently with others.

As soon as the office has finished its review, which could occur next week, Burton said police will release the details of their investigation.

Reached at home on Friday, New London State's Attorney Michael L. Regan confirmed that he's reviewing the case.

"They've asked me to review their case file as to whether there should be any action taken by our office," Regan said.

Regan said the case file includes police reports and medical reports and that his review "shouldn't take too long."

He had no further comment on the case.

Day Staff Writer Karen Florin contributed to this report.