According to Sheriff Robert Maciol, a Brookfield man…

According to Sheriff Robert Maciol, a Brookfield man sustained injuries in a one vehicle accident in the Town of Bridgewater

As investigated and reported by Deputy Brian Warcup, on May 21, 2021, at about 2:48 PM, Duane Dye, 39, of Brookfield, suffered chest and leg injuries when his 1999 GMC pickup left the road and struck a tree. Dye was traveling north on Bliven Rd in the Town of Bridgewater when a bee entered the cab of his truck. Dye attempted to swat the bee and was distracted causing his vehicle to drift across the oncoming lane and leave the roadway where he struck a tree head-on. Dye sustained lower leg and torso injuries from the impact. Dye had to be freed from the truck by Bridgewater Fire Dept who used the Jaws of Life to cut him out. Dye was transported by West Windfield Ambulance to St. Elizabeth's Hospital for treatment. Dye was wearing his seatbelt and it is attributed to limiting his injuries. The investigation is continuing.