#Westport CT–On August 10, 2020, the Westport Police Department was informed Yaroslava
Cayvskaya returned home. Officers responded to her residence and confirmed she
was present and appeared in fine health. The Silver Alert has been canceled. The
Westport Police Department would like to thank the community for their vigilance
during this investigation.
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(Westport, CT) On August 7, 2020 at approximately 9:00pm, Westport Police responded to a report of a missing person from 38 Weston Road. Yaroslava Cayvskaya aka Yaroslava Resnik (71 y/o) walked away from her home, possibly with two large suitcases, sometime after 7:15am, and we are concerned for her well-being. Cayvskaya is approximately 5’2” tall, slender build, with long blonde hair, and speaks with a heavy Ukrainian accent. Cayvskaya has been entered as a Missing Person and a Silver Alert has been issued.
Anyone with information that can help locate Cayvskaya is urged to call the Westport Police Department at 203-341-6000.
2020-08-07@7:00pm–#Westport CT– #cttraffic– A rollover accident reported with injuries on I-95 southbound at the Exit 18 off-ramp. CPR is in progress according to fire radio reports.
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Westport, CT – Town administration has issued the following updates and progress report:
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2020-08-04@6:40pm–#Westport Ct– Firefighters reporting their work is being impeded by Sightseers and request that everyone stay home unless absolutely necessary.
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2020-08-04@1:20pm–#Westport News: The winds are picking up in Westport now. A report of a tree ontop of a car at Wilton Road and Kings Highway N. The driver was able to get out of the car safely, with no electrical wires involved.
Another incident on Otter Road with a tree into a home.
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Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following statement today:
As we enter a new month of restrictions and regulations designed to keep ourselves and others safe, it is understandable that some are experiencing “Covid fatigue,” and perhaps are becoming too relaxed in abiding by public health requirements. Westport needs to remain vigilant. We must all maintain social distancing, not gather in large groups, practice diligent hand washing, and continue to be responsible by wearing a face covering whenever leaving our homes. This is especially important during the summer months when we are drawn outside to exercise, shop, dine outdoors and go to the beach. Wearing a face covering and wearing it properly over both the nose and mouth protects us and protects those we may come in contact with. To those who forget, or choose not to wear a face covering, you are placing those around you in an uncomfortable position, and may be putting their health at risk. Remember to bring your face covering as if it were your cell phone!
There are some who may not agree with the actions that are being taken by town health and safety officials but, please remember that the best interests of our residents and visitors are foremost in the decision making process. We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy all the Town’s amenities in a safe and responsible manner while respecting family, neighbors and friends. Everyone can help by wearing a face covering and maintaining social distancing.
To date, we have not mandated the wearing of face coverings because my leadership team believes that residents’ personal responsibility in insuring the virus does not spread in this community has a much stronger impact than the imposition of a mandate. I am confident that residents, visitors and guests will be considerate of others. If we are all wearing a face covering, then we are setting a positive example to those around us. Please continue to be respectful of others and wear face coverings properly at those times when you are required to do so.
Weekend Beach Traffic and Possible Closures
Residents are reminded that weekend traffic and possible overcrowding at town beaches may result in early closure. In an abundance of caution and to insure public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a beach reaches a capacity where it is deemed impossible to maintain social distancing, it will be closed to additional beachgoers. Signage at key intersections on local roadways will inform drivers if a beach is closed, and traffic will be diverted from the area. Parking on local streets to avoid the parking lots will not be allowed.
Residents who wish to spend the day at a town beach are advised to arrive before 10am. If a beach closes, it may re-open mid to late afternoon, provided safer conditions relative to crowds and social distancing are observed at that time. The Town will make every effort to inform residents of the current conditions throughout the day via the Town of Westport and Parks and Recreation Department website homepages and the Town and Parks and Recreation Facebook pages so residents may plan their beach trip accordingly.
While in the Compo Beach area, you are reminded to wear a face covering when walking on the beach boardwalk, using the restrooms or area sidewalks, or at any other time when you are unable to maintain a six foot distance from others. Please have a face covering available at all times.
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2020-08-01@12:27am–#Westport CT– Audi Driver Assistance System alerted police of a rollover accident with one of their vehicles at the Longshore Golf Course at 260 Compo Rd S. Police located the car near the 9th hole. The driver was nowhere
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#Westport, CT — Over the past decade, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes on our nation’s roads. The Westport Police Department is encouraging drivers to put down the phone and remember: U Drive. U Text. U Pay. In support of August’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Westport Police Department will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from August 1 to August 30, 2020, for the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay. high-visibility enforcement effort. The goal of the campaign is to step up enforcement efforts to catch distracted, texting drivers, and enforce distracted-driving laws.
According to NHTSA, between 2012 and 2018, nearly 23,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver. In fact, there were 2,841 people killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2018. While this represents a 12-percent decrease in distracted driving fatalities from 2017, there is clearly more work to be done. There are still thousands of preventable deaths happening on our roads every year.
Over the years, millennials have become the worst texting-while-driving offenders, using their cell phones to talk, text, and scroll through social media while behind the wheel. According to NHTSA, young drivers 16 to 24 years old have also been observed using handheld electronic devices while driving at higher rates than older drivers have since 2007. In fact, in 2018, 8 15:01 2 percent of people killed in teen (15-19) driving crashes died when those teen drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. Violating Connecticut’s distracted-driving laws can be costly with fines starting at $150.00 and increasing to potentially as much as $1,000.00 depending on the operator’s driving history and the location of the offense.
Many drivers are guilty of a double standard when it comes to distracted driving. In its 2018 Traffic Safety Culture Index, the AAA Foundation reported that while nearly 96 percent of drivers believed it was very or extremely dangerous to read a text or email while driving, 4 out of 10 drivers admitted to doing so within the previous 30 days. Chief Foti Koskinas adds that “As the state’s reopening from the quarantines and closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to move forward, daily traffic in our community has concurrently increased significantly. Along with that marked increase in vehicular traffic have come a number of citizen complaints focused on the blatant disregard some motorists have shown for our motor vehicle laws. The Westport Police Department views this partnership as an opportunity to effectively combat some of the unsafe driving habits that have prompted many of these complaints, through both greater visibility of our officers on our most heavily traveled roads as well as through increased enforcement activity.”
Drive Safe Every Trip
The Westport Police Department and NHTSA urge you to put your phone down when you get behind the wheel. If you need to text, then pull over and do not drive while doing so. If you’re driving, follow these steps for a safe driving experience:
If you are expecting a text message or need to send one, pull over and park your car in a safe location. Once you are safely off the road and parked, it is safe to text.
Designate your passenger as your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving. Cell phone use is habit-forming. Struggling to not text and drive? Activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature, or put your phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of your vehicle until you arrive at your destination.
Texting while driving is dangerous and illegal. Break the cycle. Remember U Drive. U Text. U Pay. For more information, visit www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov
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Westport, CT – Residents are reminded once again that weekend traffic and possible overcrowding at town beaches may result in early closure. In an abundance of caution and to ensure public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the beach reaches a capacity where it is deemed impossible to maintain social distancing, it will be closed to additional beachgoers. Signage at key intersections on local roadways will inform drivers if the beach is closed, and traffic will be diverted from the area. Drop-offs and parking on local streets to avoid the parking lots will not be allowed.
Residents who wish to spend the day at the beach are advised to arrive before 10 am. If the beach closes, it may re-open mid to late afternoon, provided safer conditions relative to crowds and social distancing are observed at that time. The Town will make every effort to inform residents of the current conditions throughout the day via the Town of Westport and Parks and Recreation Department website homepages and the Town and Parks and Recreation Facebook pages so residents may plan their beach trip accordingly.
While in the Compo Beach area, you are reminded to wear masks when walking on the beach boardwalk, using the restrooms or area sidewalks, or at any other time when you are unable to maintain a six-foot distance from others. Please have a mask available at all times.
First Selectman Marpe stated, “While we are thankful that officials did not need to close the beaches last weekend, the potential for it to occur this weekend remains. We are prepared to take the necessary steps to ensure public health and safety and close all access to the beaches should it be necessary. Your cooperation with the town staff and police who will be enforcing and maintaining traffic and crowd control is appreciated. Please remember that town health and safety officials have only the best interests of residents and guests in mind when making these difficult decisions. Please enjoy all the Town’s amenities in a safe and responsible manner while respecting family, neighbors, and friends. Everyone can help by wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing.”
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