Killingworth man critically injured in Route 82 crash

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HADDAM >> A 29-year-old Killingworth man was critically injured in a crash early Monday morning that closed Route 82 near the Chester line for several hours, state police said.

The accident occurred at 2:56 a.m. when a Ford Ranger driven by Ryan Graham, of Killingworth, crossed into the westbound lane, hitting a box truck driven by Slako Duric, 50, of Hartford.

Duric was able to exit his truck on his own, according to state police. The truck caught fire and became engulfed in flames. Duric sustained head and back injuries and was transported to Hartford Hospital. He was discharged from later Monday morning.

Graham’s vehicle also went up in flames, police said. He suffered serious burns and cuts and was transported by Life Star medical helicopter to Bridgeport Hospital. Graham remains in critical condition as of Monday morning, according to hospital officials.

The state Department of Transportation said the road was closed near Saybrook Road, also known as Route 154, after the two-vehicle crash. The route reopened at about 11 a.m. Monday.

Anyone with information regarding the accident can contact State Police Trooper Matthew O’Brien of Troop F at 860-399-2100.