Fatal Crash: 27-Year-Old CT Woman ID'd As Victim

A 27-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a crash involving a pedestrian on a busy Connecticut roadway.

03/01/2024 11:40 a.m.

The crash occurred in Hartford County around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29 on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington.

The victim, Katelyn Bruke, of Wethersfield, was struck by a vehicle near the Wren Kitchen, according to the Newington Police.

She was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.

The vehicle's driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with police.

The Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Squad is investigating the crash.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Cappiello at 860-594-6317.

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