One Dead in Fairfield After Sunday's Storm

A man has died as a result of Sunday's severe thunderstorms in Fairfield.

Dave Schmerzler, 54, was driving with his wife and daughter when a tree limb flew through the windshielf and struck him on Sturges Highway.

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Schmerzler was transported to Norwalk Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.

Schmerzler's wife was in the front seat and sustained minor injuries. His daughter did not sustain any injuries.

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