The Most Read Valley Indy Stories Of 2017

We’re on vacation this week, but we’re looking back at 2017. Enjoy!

The following list details the stories you read the most on ValleyIndy.org in 2017.

You’ll notice two of the five most-read stories involve a horrific car crash in Seymour that took the life of Shyheim Samuel, a 20-year-old Derby resident.

Samuel was a passenger in the car.

In December, Seymour police told The Valley Indy they are nearing the end of the investigation in that crash and expect to file criminal charges soon.

5. Serious Crash On Route 8 In Shelton

4. Police Pursue Criminal Charges After Deadly Seymour Wreck

3. Update: Arrest Made In Connection To Shooting In Ansonia

The suspect, Sheldon Haley, is due in court again Jan. 16, 2018.

2. Body Found In Osborndale State Park In Derby

This was a suicide. The Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The phone number is 1 – 800-273‑8255.

1. Update: Derby Man Dead After Car Crash In Seymour