Nyah Marcano, 6, dies after being ejected from SUV on Route 8 in Shelton, Connecticut
Modified Date:
Fri, 08/21/2015 - 11:51amAccident Date:
Tuesday, August 18, 20156-Year-Old Ejected from Car in Shelton Dies
Police said a 36-year-old Ansonia woman driving a Chevy Tahoe on Route 18 North by exit 12 in Shelton around 3:12 p.m. on Tuesday hit the back of a Ford F150 pickup that had slowed down because of traffic ahead. The Tahoe flipped over, went down the center embankment and the 6-year-old was thrown from the vehicle, police said. The child died from injuries sustained during the crash.
GoFundMe: Funeral Services for Nyah Marcano
As you may know, God called home beautiful 6 year old Nyah Marcano, August 18, 2015. Every parent's worst nightmare is to lose a child let alone two in less than one year (Nyah's baby sister Lily Rose was also given her angel wings this year). Nyah's smile could light up a room. There will forever be a piece of everyones hearts missing. This fund is being set up to assist the family with funeral arrangements so this outgoing, loving little girl can be laid to rest.
Please take a moment to remember Nyah and help lift her family during this difficult time. Remember our goal is to help lift the financial burden in any way that we can.
6-year-old Ansonia girl killed by vehicle is mourned
Nyah Marcano was killed on Tuesday when the car she was riding in overturned near Exit 12 on Route 8 in Shelton. Both Leah, a Mead School student, and Nyah, a Prendergast School student, would have become first-graders when school began next week, said Superintendent Carol Merlone.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and loved ones of these two children,” said Merlone.
Ansonia public schools are working with Mayor David Cassetti and several city departments and agencies to provide support for the families of two six-year-old children who lost their lives in car accidents this week.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Nyah Marcano
Roadway:
Route 8City:
Shelton, CTCounty:
Fairfield County, CTArea:
New York, NY
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