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    Sunday, May 19, 2024

    New London Police investigating fatal car crash

    New London ― Police said they are investigating a one car accident on Nautilus Drive Tuesday in which the female driver was pronounced dead.

    The driver was identified as Marlene Slowenski, 64, of 239 Nautilus Dr. #322.

    Dispatchers received a 911 call at 8:27 a.m. reporting a motor vehicle accident and that the driver was unresponsive, according to a news release.

    Captain Matthew Galante said the driver, who was in the car alone, hit a tree and curbing.

    Slowenski was taken to the Lawrence + Memorial hospital where she was pronounced dead.

    Members of the Investigative Services Division and Accident re-construction team are investigating. A portion of Nautilus Dr. was closed during investigation but has since been reopened.

    Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who may have information about the accident is asked to call the New London Police Department Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481 or text via the anonymous Tip411 system.

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