Maria Nieves Obituary, Death – On October 11, 2024, at around 11:07 AM, Connecticut State Police from Troop G responded to a fatal crash on Route 8 Southbound near Exit 7 in Trumbull. Initial investigations revealed that Leonel Diaz, the driver, lost control of his vehicle, which veered off the road onto the grassy shoulder and crashed into a rock wall for unknown reasons. Diaz was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center by Trumbull EMS with serious injuries.
Maria Nieves, a passenger in the car, suffered critical injuries and was also transported to St. Vincent’s, where she was later pronounced dead.
The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Squad is assisting with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to contact Trooper Michael Trudeau at Troop G in Bridgeport at 860-696-2500 or by email at michael.trudeau@ct.gov.