Oxford is mourning the tragic loss of 79-year-old Richard DiMauro, who died following a devastating head-on crash Friday night near the intersection of Great Hill and Southwest roads in Seymour.
According to police, the crash occurred at approximately 8:55 p.m. when DiMauro was driving a 1930 Model-A Ford that collided head-on with a Ford F-350 pickup truck. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found DiMauro unresponsive following the impact.
He was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven for emergency treatment, where he was later pronounced deceased, according to the Seymour Police Department.
The driver of the Ford F-350, a 41-year-old Seymour resident, was also injured in the crash and taken to the hospital. Officials said his injuries are non-life-threatening. His name has not been released.
Authorities confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under active investigation. Great Hill Road was closed for more than two hours as police processed the scene with assistance from the Connecticut State Police.
As news of Richard DiMauro’s passing spreads, family, friends, and community members are left grieving the sudden and heartbreaking loss. Loved ones are remembering him with deep sorrow, reflecting on his life, his presence, and the memories he leaves behind. Many are expressing shock and sadness over the tragic accident.
Tributes and condolences continue to pour in as the community comes together to support his grieving family during this difficult time. The loss has deeply affected those who knew him and the surrounding area.
The crash occurred in an area known for a sharp curve near Southwest Road, which investigators are reviewing as part of their ongoing investigation.
Officials say the case remains active as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the collision.
