A fatal accident closed part of I-84 in Newtown yesterday afternoon and into the evening commute.  State Police say the single car crash happened around 2pm, between exits 10 and 11 eastbound.  The car reportedly hit the median.  The Department of Transportation initially only closed the right lane, but an hour later, State Police closed all lanes. 

The DOT reported traffic backed up for nearly 12 miles, back to exit 3.  As police and firefighters worked to clear the scene, only the right lane remained closed around 4:30pm.  All lanes were reopened shortly before 7pm.

It is unclear at this time how many people were in the vehicle.