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The southbound lanes of Route 8 have reopened following a fatal crash in Trumbull.

State police said Troop G-Bridgeport responded to the crash at 11:07 a.m. on Friday.

The driver, 60-year-old Diaz Leonel, of Bridgeport, suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.

The passenger, identified as 40-year-old Maria Nieves, of Bridgeport, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police said Leonel veered into the grassy right shoulder and crashed into a rock wall near exit 6.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact Troop G at 203-696-2500.