On 08/28/2024 at approximately 1:25 AM, Troopers assigned to Troop I in Bethany responded to RT 8 Northbound in the area of exit 12 for a reported wrong-way driver traveling Southbound in the Northbound travel lanes. As Troopers were responding to that area, they were advised that the wrong-way driver had collided with another vehicle head-on.
At the scene, Troopers identified the wrong-way driver as Andrea Lynn Marseglia (DOB 09/11/1984), of Orange, who was the operator of a White Lexus IS250. The adult driver and juvenile passenger of the other vehicle were transported to an area hospital for evaluation for suspected non-life threatening injuries.
During the on-scene investigation, it was determined that Marseglia was exhibiting signs of impairment. Marseglia willingly performed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which she ultimately did not perform to standard.
Based on the observations and information obtained on scene by the investigating Trooper, Marseglia was taken into custody and charged with the following violations:
C.G.S. 53a-64 – Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree
C.G.S. 53-21 – Risk of Injury to a Child
C.G.S. 14-227a – Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs
C.G.S. 14-236 – Failure to Drive in Proper Lane
C.G.S.14-237 – Driving the Wrong Way on a Divided Highway
Marseglia was later released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled for arraignment at Derby Superior Court on 09/11/2024.